In Memoriam

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 Thursday, March 23, 2023

Lawrence A. Comiskey III

Father of Lawrence A. Comiskey IV ’06

Son of Lawrence A. Comiskey, Jr. ’45†

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd. in New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will continue until service time.

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M/Sgt. Charles I. Spencer, Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Dillard University Lawless Memorial Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. and the service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Charles (Top) Spencer worked as faculty ROTC, military science, at Jesuit High School for thirteen years and retired in May 1992.

Posted Sunday, March 19, 2023

Catherine M. Gaupp

Wife of Frederick B. Gaupp ’73

A celebration of her life will be on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

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Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Ryan J. Parrish ’93

Brother of Ross A. Parrish ’92 & Stephen L. Parrish ’97

Father John Brown, S.J., will officiate the Funeral Mass and burial services for Ryan Parrish at St. Anne Catholic Church and Mausoleum on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023. St. Anne Catholic Church, 201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA 70592.

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Posted Thursday, March 9, 2023

Frank M. Bordelon ’59

Grandfather of Solomon T. Bordelon ’22

Brother of Leon N. Bordelon ’55

Services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023, at St. Philip Neri Church, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, Louisiana, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jesuit High School Class of ’59 Scholarship Fund.

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Posted Friday, March 3, 2023

Nicholas A. “Nicky” Charles ’14

Son of David C. Charles ’82

Brother of Christopher D. Charles ’20

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 4, 2023, at noon at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan, LA. Visitation will be held prior to mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like all to consider donating to Jesuit High School Wrestling.

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William W. Waring

Father of Patrick H. Waring ’79

Visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home will commence at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Louis A. “LA” Grossimon ’56

Father of Louis A. Grossimon II ’85, Michael P. Grossimon ’87 & Paul G. Grossimon ’91

Brother of Herbert P. Grossimon ’43†

Services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Angela Merici Church, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. followed by Mass at noon. The family prefers Masses or donations to Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119 in LA Grossimon’s name.

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Posted Sunday, February 26, 2023

Elsa K. Nagy

Mother of Bela I. Nagy, Jr. ’81 & Brian A. Nagy ’83

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. The visitation will be held at church beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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Hal J. Drez ’56

Father of Michael J. Drez ’82 & Roy J. Drez ’87

Brother of Ronald J. Drez ’58

Visitation will be held at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Friday, February 24, 2023

Louis D. “Del” Britsch, Jr. ’53

Grandfather of Jason P. Britsch, S.J. ’12 & Michael L. Britsch ’22

Brother of Robert J. Britsch ’55 & Ronald W. Britsch ’65

A private family Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church in River Ridge, LA.

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Posted Friday, February 17, 2023

Sylvia W. Ziegler

Mother of Richard F. Ziegler ’82 & Terrence S. Ziegler ’84

Grandmother of Stefan E. Schexnayder ’23

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA, on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Thursday, February 16, 2023

Thomas J. Huggett, Sr.

Father of Thomas J. Huggett, Jr. ’79, Mark A. Huggett ’81, & Kevin C. Huggett ’88

Grandfather of Brandon A. Huggett ’18

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Lois J. Oubre

Grandmother of Jared D. Prados ’12 & Scott M. Prados ’17

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and Mass on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until Mass at 2:00 p.m.

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Posted Monday, February 13, 2023

Gerard E. “Gerry” Babst ’68

Brother of Lawrence F. Babst ’60, Walter M. Babst ’62 & James A. Babst ’67

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 5824 Berkley Drive, Algiers, LA 70131.

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