Jesuit High School of New Orleans

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.

Judy Brown

Mother of Fr. John Brown, S.J.

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Cleon H. Gros

Wife of Edwin L. Gros ’45†

Mother of Fr. Edwin L. Gros, S.J. ’68

Grandmother of Barry L. Gros ’99 & André M. Gros ’01

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Vincent O. Drago

Former teacher at Jesuit High School.

A memorial Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Iberia, LA. will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Friends, family, and past students are invited to attend.

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Lloyd E. Pollet, Sr.

Brother of Wilson J. Pollet ’43†

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Dorothy S. Guste

Wife of William J. Guste, Jr. 38†

Mother of William J. Guste III ’66

Grandmother of William J. Guste IV ’98 & John P. Guste ’00

Great-grandmother of Nicholas A. Danna ’24, Christian J. Danna ’25, Christopher C. Guste ’27 & Stephen J. Danna ’28

Mrs. Guste’s triumphal entry into eternal life was honored privately by her numerous descendants in a joyful Eucharistic Celebration this week.

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Rodney J. Migliore, Jr. ’97

A small, private service for immediate family members will be held in his honor.

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Rev. Stephen F. Campbell, S.J. ’72

Brother of Patrick H. Campbell ’81

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Arthur B. “Bud” Dayries ’52

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Joseph A. Shirer, Sr. ’48

Brother of Irwin N. Shirer, Jr. ’45, Richard H. Shirer ’51†, Frederick D. Shirer ’52†, & Robert J. Shirer ’54

Grandfather of Chase A. DeMonte ’14

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Kenneth P. Callaway ’61

Brother of Lamar J. Callaway ’58

An interment will be held graveside in New Orleans at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in late January.

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Robert J. Muller ’64

Brother of George B. Muller ’60, Dennis J. Muller ’74, & James G. Muller ’77

Grandfather of Robert J. Muller ’11, Anthony J. Smith ’15, & Kameron W. Muller-Schneider ’19

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Robert D. “Bobby” Coyle ’53

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Mark A. Huggett ’81

Father of Brandon A. Huggett ’18

Brother of Thomas J. Huggett ’79 & Kevin C. Huggett ’88

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René A. Curry, Jr. ’56

Father of Guy C. Curry ’79

Grandfather of Spencer C. Zaheri ’18, Thomas L. Curry ’18, & Ian H. Reily ’21

Please join us to celebrate René A. Curry, Jr. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at St. Charles Presbyterian Church. Visitation at 1:00 p.m. Service to follow at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be donated to the Sissy and Rene A. Curry Jr. ’56 scholarship at Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St, New Orleans LA 70119.

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Robert J. “Bob” Guidry ’54

Father of Christopher D. Guidry ’80

Brother of Gerard J. Guidry ’63

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on February 1, 2023, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Avenue, Covington, LA from 9:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. with a Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m.

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