Ursula V. La Grande

Ursula V. La Grande, devoted mother and loving friend, of White Plains, NY, was called home on June 2, 2019 after a sudden illness at the age of 88. Affectionately known as "Dee" by all who loved her, she was born on September 28, 1930 of the late Anne and Joseph Palumbo in Brooklyn, NY. Her family moved to the Bronx, where Dee graduated from Evander Childs High School and embarked on a career in modelling. She subsequently worked for R. H. Donnelly until she met and married the late Charles T. La Grande Jr. and settled in the Dunwoodie section of Yonkers, NY to begin a family. Dee became active in St. Ann's Church and School, joining the St. Ann's Women's Club and P.T.A. She was also a founding member of the Dunwoodie Youth Association and served a term as president of the Association's Woman's Auxiliary Chapter. As her children grew, Dee returned to the business world, taking the position of executive secretary in various offices and companies, while establishing friendships and loving relationships along the way. She pursued a spiritual path, became a yoga instructor, and taught in a number of venues. Upon her divorce, Dee settled in Bryant Gardens in White Plains, NY, where she resided for nearly forty years. Fueled by her love of knowledge, Dee later took college level courses at the College of New Rochelle. Her love of God led her to The Self H.E.L.P. - Foundation, Inc., where she became a student under the tutelage of her beloved Master Teacher, Guru Madeleine. Dee is survived by her three children, Donna Cowle (nee La Grande) Lisa La Grande, Charles La Grande III, her Granddaughter, Jessica Cowle, and her son-in-law, Rick Cowle.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The S.E.L.F. - Help Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization located at 570 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY, 10801.