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 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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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

Thomas J. Poole ’49

Grandfather of Manuel G. Estrada, Jr. ’08

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral services at Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette St., Algiers, LA on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by words of remembrance at 11:00 a.m.

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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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Posted Tuesday, August 13, 2024

James S. “Jimmy” Hotard, Sr.

Father of John A. Hotard, Sr. ’80 & James S. Hotard, Jr. ’81

Grandfather of John A. Hotard, Jr. ’13, Foster H. Moreau ’15, & James S. Hotard III ’20

A visitation will be held Friday, August 16, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, followed by a memorial Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Frank J. Pelitere, Jr.

Grandfather of Cameron M. Pelitere ’17 & Collin M. Pelitere ’22

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton St., Algiers, LA from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a memorial Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Margaret G. “Maggie” Nesser

Mother of Joseph J. Nesser, Jr. ’84

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie with a Mass following at noon.

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Howard A. Davenport ‘65

Father of Randall A. Davenport ’94

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Kenneth V. Wilson

Grandfather of Edward T. Cullen ’04

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