Leslie Scirocco

Leslie Roberta Higgins Scirocco's journey began May 12, 1967, in St. Louis. It unfortunately ended Sunday, May 8, 2022, in the same place it began.

The only child to Patsie Welker of Cape Girardeau and Bob Higgins of Kennett, Missouri, Leslie grew up in the Red Star district of Cape Girardeau.

She married Mark Scirocco in 1986, sharing a daughter, Sarah Scirocco, and a son, Jared Scirocco, both of Cape Girardeau, and two granddaughters, Mikaelyn and Brynlee.

Leslie enjoyed music from every genre, taking road trips, and spending time with her family. She had a thirst for knowledge and loved to learn everything she could about anything in which she took an interest. She remained undefeated in family game night trivia.

Cape Girardeau Central High School was Leslie's alma mater (1985), along with Southeast Missouri State University (1995), where she graduated on the Dean's List with a degree in nursing.

Leslie "Lala" Scirocco was a wonderful, devoted mother and grandmother, a dear and beloved friend to many, and a caring, dedicated nurse at Lifecare Center of Cape Girardeau for 25-plus years.

A memorial service will be from 2 to 4 p.m. June 8 hosted by Lifecare Center at its Cape Girardeau facility.

St. Louis Cremation was in charge of arrangements.