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 Monday, September 30, 2024

Milton J. “Milt” Retif, Sr. ’51

Father of Milton J. “Mickey” Jr.’74† & Kenneth J. “Kenny” Retif ’76

Grandfather of James D. Barbara ’01, Daniel J. Barbara ’02, Ryan J. Retif ’04, Brandon J. Retif ’05, Travis J. Barbara ’05, Nicholas M. James ’08, John S. Barbara IV ’10, Bradley T. James ’11, Brian M. Barbara ’11, Jordan B. Retif ’11, Corey M. James ’13, Cole S. Retif ’16, & Ridge A. Retif ’19

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Dominic Church, 755 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with Mass beginning at 12:00 p.m.

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Pamela S. Delord

Grandmother of Ryan J. Helm ’13, Justin M. Helm ’15, Cameron A. Helm ’19 & Braden R. Helm ’23

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., on Friday October 4, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 11: 00 a.m., with a Mass at Cabrini High School Chapel at Noon, 1400 Moss St., New Orleans, LA 70119.

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William A. “Bill” Carney, Jr. ’63

Brother of Thomas P. Carney ’59

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Mary D. Grau

Mother of Gary M. Grau, Jr. ’96

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William A. Barclay, Jr. ’58

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Timothy P. Maher ’73

Brother of Rusty Maher ’71 & Brian Maher ’75

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Posted Friday, September 20, 2024

Kathryn K. “Kathy” Neilson

Mother of William A. Neilson ’01

Services for Kathy will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church at 130 Baronne Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, at 10:00 a.m.

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Sybil H. Morial

Mother of Marc H. Morial ’76

The visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.at the Xavier University Convocation Center. The following morning, the public is invited to the Celebration of Life for Sybil Haydel Morial, at the Xavier Convocation Center, 7900 Stroelitz St., New Orleans, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. at the Xavier Convocation Center.

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Marigold W. “Margot” McNeely

Wife of Richard E. McNeely ’40†

Mother of Kevin J. McNeely ’70

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Posted Monday, September 16, 2024

Carey W. Roberts, Jr.

Father of C. Ryan Roberts ’15

Services for Carey will be held on Monday, September. 16, 2024, at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge LA. The visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until Mass at noon.

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