LAD Secretary

Thelma Covello was born deaf to hearing parents in the Cajun Country of South Louisiana. 

Graduated from L.S.D. in 1964.

Four children: Joseph  Jr, Dominick, & Charo and Cher. Three grandchildren: Kaly and Kirk, & Kaleb.

Graduated from Lee College with Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Student) in 1973.

Retired from Federal Civil Service in 2003 (Working for 22 years.)

Married to Joe Covello from New York City.

Favorite book: The Promise
Favorite movie: I Want To Live
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite Authors: Danielle Steele and John Grisham

Thelma Covello