Jesuit High School of New Orleans

In Memoriam

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This page features death notices and information about funeral services pertaining to deceased members of the Jesuit High School community. The page is frequently updated and is based mainly on information contained in the death notices published on Nola.com/Times-Picayune and in the New Orleans Advocate. The list of deceased is also compiled and printed in Jaynotes, Jesuit’s alumni publication.

Jesuit alumni who live outside the metro New Orleans region are encouraged to submit information about their deceased loved ones.

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Alumni can also email us at volunteer@jesuitnola.org or call us at (504) 483-3947 to submit information or ask questions about information the In Memoriam process.

For In Memoriam listings prior to June 1, 2013, visit Jesuit’s website archives.

Posted Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Joseph S. Trapani ’60

Father of Jason C. Trapani ’93

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation and funeral services to be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Visitation will start at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Posted Friday, August 30, 2024

John Blake “J.B.” Postell ’59

Brother of Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J. ’56, William D. Postell, Jr. ’63†, & David F. Postell ’65

Grandfather of Kevin S. Payne, Jr. ’20

A visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral home, 4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA on Friday, August. 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with brief remembrances and remarks at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and continue until leaving in procession to the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August. 31, 2024, in The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo St., Lake Charles, LA.

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Charles J. Derbes III ’60

Son of Charles J. Derbes, Jr. 37†

Brother of Lewis J. Derbes ’67

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass to be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral Mass to follow at noon.

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Mark D. Deane ’93

Father of Lucas A. Deane ’19

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral services at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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Janet R. Cruppi

Mother of Andrew M. Cruppi ’03

Grandmother of Garrett A. Cruppi ’29

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie, LA on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until Mass time.

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Posted Friday, August 23, 2024

Carl E. Hellmers, Jr.

Father of Chip Hellmers ’87 & Kendall J. Hellmers ’90

Grandfather of Carl E. Hellmers IV ’13, Thomas J. Hellmers ’16, and William C. Hellmers ’20

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd. in Metairie, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Charles S. Resor

Grandfather of Matthew S. Resor ’07

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024

Mark J. Roussel ’77

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at his home in Hammond, LA.

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Charles M. “Charlie” Pitcher

Father of Floyd J. Pitcher ’86

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Friends may pay their respects from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with a funeral Mass and burial to follow.

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Posted Tuesday, August 20, 2024

George A. Hero III ’45

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m.

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Eduard A. Spinu ’14

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Joyce W. Post

Wife of Robert P. Post, Jr. ’51†

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the celebration of Joyce’s life which will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m.

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Emilie D. “Jane” Roeling

Wife of William M. Roeling ’45†

Grandmother of Alexander D. Roeling ’09

Services to honor the life of Emilie Jane Roeling will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Rita Catholic Church located at 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, LA 70125. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Mass at 10:00 a.m.

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Michael D. Rizzo

Son of Raymond S. Rizzo, Jr. ’59

Grandson of Raymond S. Rizzo, Sr. ’32†

A celebration of Mike’s life is planned for a later date in the New York area.

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Posted Thursday, August 15, 2024

Frank J. D’Amico, Sr.

Grandfather of Frank Jacob D’Amico III ’21

A Mass will be celebrated for Frank at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.

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