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In Memoriam

Remembering the Blue Jays who have gone before us.

Posted Friday, June 13, 2025

Kathy K. Russo

Wife of Michael G. Russo '83

Daughter of Wilder K. Kuhn '46†

Joy B. Van Meerveld

Grandmother of Andrew J. Cerise '16 & Robert F. Cerise '18

Brian W. North '83

Father of William F. North '13

Brother of Michael B. North '82

A Memorial Funeral Mass celebrating Brian’s life will be celebrated at Jesuit High School’s Chapel of the North American Martyrs, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA. on June 14, 2025. Visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. with Mass at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Jesuit High School Foundation (4133 Banks St. New Orleans, LA 70119) or Project ’83 (306 Athania Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70001).

Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Carol D. Llull

Mother of Christian D. Llull '94

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, LA.

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Constantin

Grandmother of Mason C. Page '15

A Celebration of Betty's life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Academy of the Sacred Heart Chapel, 4521 St. Charles Avenue. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., followed by the service at 11:30 a.m.

Leon E. Perret

Grandfather of William J. Poynot '09

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Clement of Rome Church, Metairie. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass follows at 11:30 a.m.

Fay B. Larson

Grandmother of Cal J. Abadin '11, Felix R. Abadin '13, Jorgé M. Abadin '14 & Clayton A. LoCoco '15

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr. in Metairie, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the recitation of the Rosary at 11:30 a.m.

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.

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025

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.

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.

Posted Monday, May 19, 2025

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.

Richard D. Arnold II '87

Son of Richard D. Arnold '55

Brother of Derrick R. Arnold '03

Norton J. "Duke" Dupaquier, Jr. '73

Father of Jared N. Dupaquier '01

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

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.

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.

Posted Friday, May 16, 2025

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

Phyllis S. Gravois

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

Osmond A. "Coach Ossie" Blaize II

Former Jesuit High School Coach (1975 - 1979)

Alfred S. Guillot

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

John J. "Jules" Leaveau

Father of Glen J. Leaveau '85

Grandfather of Jordan J. Moise '10

Brother of Elbert R. Leaveau '44†

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025

Margaret D. Peters

Wife of Gerald R. Peters '62†

Douglas R. Peters '89