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 Wednesday, May 28, 2025

William B. “Billy” Kitchen, Jr. ’53

Father of William B. Kitchen III ’84 & Steven M. Kitchen ’87

Brother of Philip L. Kitchen ’58 & Thomas M. Kitchen ’65

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m., at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA 70002. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Billy’s name to Jesuit High School at www.jesuitnola.org.
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Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025

Joseph E. Berrigan III ’73

Son of Joseph E. Berrigan, Jr. ’50†

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans LA 70119 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Charles A. Breithoff ’55

Brother of Peter W. Breithoff ’50†

A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Orleans to honor and celebrate his life.

Posted Monday, May 19, 2025

Cheryl T. Kjormoe

Daughter of Robert E. Toye Jr. ’44†

Sister of Robert E. Toye III ’69 & Patrick W. Toye ’76

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation and funeral Mass on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, LA 70123. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The funeral Mass begins at 12:00 p.m.
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Thomas C. Arata ’56

Family, friends, and all who knew him are invited to attend the services. Friday, May 23, 2025, at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home 3827 Canal St., New Orleans. The visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 12:00 p.m.
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Norton J. “Duke” Dupaquier, Jr. ’73

Father of Jared N. Dupaquier ’01

Brother of Mark L. Dupaquier ’81 & Louis L. Dupaquier ’84

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Richard D. Arnold II ’87

Son of Richard D. Arnold ’55

Brother of Derrick R. Arnold ’03

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Gregory G. Faia ’81

Son of Ronald L. Faia ’43†

Brother of Ronald L. Faia, Jr. ’79

Services will be private. A Celebration of Life for Greg will be held at the Southern Yacht Club, 105 N. Roadway Drive, New Orleans, LA on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Posted Friday, May 16, 2025

John J. “Jules” Leaveau

Father of Glen J. Leaveau ’85

Grandfather of Jordan J. Moise ’10

Brother of Elbert R. Leaveau ’44†

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Elaine B. Boissiere

Mother of Lambert C. Boissiere III ’83

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Alfred S. Guillot

Father of Michael A. Guillot ’79 & Peter G. Guillot ’82

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Osmond A. “Coach Ossie” Blaize II

Former Jesuit High School Coach (1975 – 1979)

Phyllis S. Gravois

Mother of Wallace E. Schaefer III ’99 & Brian L. Schaefer ’01

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Rosemary C. Gennaro

Mother of Glenn J. Gennaro ’66†

Sidonie E. “Donie” Schmidt

Mother of Frank E. Schmidt, Jr. ’81 & F. Evans Schmidt ’84

Grandmother of F. Evans Schmidt, Jr. ’15, R. Scott Jenkins ’16, Michael H. Schmidt ’19 & Christopher R. Schmidt ’21