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 25, 2023

Jean M. Pigéon Boettner

Grandmother of David W. Gernhauser, Jr. ’00 & Daniel S. Paisant, Jr. ’19 David W. Gernhauser, Jr. ’00

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Josephine C. DeMatteo

Wife of Salvatore J. DeMatteo ’57†

Mother of Saverio J. DeMatteo ’83; Grandmother of Salvatore P. DeMatteo ’19

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Randolph G. “Randy” Rivet ‘71

Brother of Charles G. Rivet ’65 & Pierre G. Rivet ’66

Son of Charles L. Rivet ’39

Grandson of Charles J. Rivet 1907

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Mary Louise K. Gandolini

Mother of Donald J. Gandolini, Jr. ’71

Grandmother of Ryan L. Gandolini ’02, Dante W. Gandolini ’06, & Michael J. Gandolini ’08

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road. Visitation 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Mass at 11:00 a.m.

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Matthew J. Schott, Sr. ‘53

Brother of Arthur O. Schott ’36†, Bernard J. Schott ’37†, Rev. Paul W. Schott, S.J. ’40†, Steven H. Schott ’46†, & Patrick M Schott ’47†

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home – Bertrand on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening in the funeral home. Visiting hours will continue Saturday, August 26, 2023, at St. Mary Mother of the Church, 419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, LA 70503, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Monday, August 21, 2023

Betty R. Laiche

Wife of Alces J. Laiche, Jr. ’47

Mother of John T. Laiche ’74 & James E. Laiche ’79

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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JoAnn R. Bland

Mother of James R. Bland, Jr. ’93

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held in the chapel at 2:00 p.m.

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Posted Friday, August 18, 2023

Audrey K. Murphy

Wife of Robert D. Murphy, Sr. ’42†

Mother of Robert D. Murphy, Jr. ’69

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a celebration of Audrey’s life on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and Mass at 1:00 p.m.

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George A. Menes, Jr.

Grandfather of Reid E. Ellzey ’23

A memorial service to celebrate George’s life will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at The Moore, 5616 Citrus Blvd., Harahan LA.

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Posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Ceaser R. Shelly, Sr.

Father of Kyle J. Shelly ’04

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James R. “Jimmy” Commagere, Jr.

Father of James R. Commagere III ’88, Edward R. Commagere ’95, & Robert N. Commagere ’06

Grandfather of Michael S. Manale ’22, Andrew J. Fuller, Jr. ’25, & Benjamin R. Seale ’28

Family and friends are invited to attend services at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie, LA on Friday, August 18, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with Mass and burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jimmy’s name to Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119. 

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Levy J. Bouligny, Jr.

Father of Levy J. Bouligny III ’83

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at St. Maria Goretti Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Friday, August 11, 2023

Benjamin J. de Boisblanc

Son of Jesuit High School teacher, Susan de Boisblanc; Brother of Charles E. de Boisblanc, Jr. ’13 & Joshua M. de Boisblanc ’15

Visitation will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023, with the Rosary being prayed at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs at Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St. in New Orleans. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 5:00 p.m.

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Andrew E. “Drew” Hillery II

Son of Julian S. Hillery, Jr. ’76

Brother of Julian S. Hillery III ’00, & William S. Hillery ’17

Services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and services following.

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John E. Fontenot, Jr. ’52

Father of Brian J. Fontenot ’75†

Brother of Donald J. Fontenot ’53†, Richard A. Fontenot ’58, Leonard J. Fontenot ’62, Timothy J. Fontenot ’66†

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