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.

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, August 28, 2025

Estelle E. Ducote

Mother of Paul H. Ducote, Jr. ’70 & Brian J. Ducote ’73

Grandmother of Thomas N. Veade ’01


Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the services at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road in Metairie, LA on Friday, August 29, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11:30 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 12:30 pm.

Richard A. Fontenot ’58

Brother of John E. Fontenot, Fr. ’52†, Donald J. Fontenot ’53†, Leonard J. Fontenot ’62, & Timothy J. Fontenot ’66†


James A. “Jim” Apken ’52

Posted Monday, August 25, 2025

Erwin A. “Cas” Caswell, Jr. ’52

Brother of Michael E. Caswell ’53† & Robert M. Caswell ’60†


The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel.

David J. Licciardi ’81

Brother of Paul O. Licciardi ’87


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., with the Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Felix G. Rabito, Sr.

Father of Felix G. Rabito, Jr. ’80 & Michael S. Rabito ’84

Grandfather of Felix M. Rabito ’16


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Andrew J. “Andy” Cousin

Father of Michael D. Cousin ’00

Grandfather of Miles A. Cousin ’30


Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Andy on Saturday, September 6, 2025, held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the service begins at 12:00 p.m.

Arthur A. “Buzz” Clarkson, Jr. 

Grandfather of W. Michael Sanders, Jr. ’99 & Leonard C. Alsfeld ’05


A celebration of his life will be held on January 17, 2026, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the Celebration of Life service at 1:00 p.m.

Posted Friday, August 22, 2025

Marguerite S. Vallon

Mother of Albert J. Vallon III ’72

Grandmother of Albert J. Vallon IV ’13


Services will be held at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Catholic Mass will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2025

Audrey G. Schroeder

Mother of Lloyd F. Schroeder II

Grandmother of Stephen A. Strickland, Jr. ’91, Troy M. Schroeder ’95, Brad D. Ferrand ’98, Scott M. Schroeder ’00, James C. Day ’06, & Blake P. Day ’08


Visitation will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with a Memorial Mass to follow at 1:00 p.m.

James C. Azcona, Jr. ’71

Son of James C. Azcona, Sr. ’44†


Posted Friday, August 15, 2025

Gerald J. “Gerry” Russell, Sr. ’48

A visitation for Gerald will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia.

Marc E. Belloni ’83

Former teacher at Jesuit High School.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with a memorial Mass to begin at 12:00 p.m.

Irene L. “Terre” Colgan 

Wife of Clark J. Colgan ’60

Grandmother of Jay E. Trusheim ’05, Joshua C. Trusheim ’09 & Isaac S. Galaforo ’21


Anthony V. Ciervo

Father of Anthony F. Ciervo ’24


A visitation will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, followed by a funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m.