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.

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 Thursday, January 9, 2025

Lawrence J. Ernst

Father of Gregory L. Ernst ’83

Grandfather of Josef G. Ernst ’19


Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, located at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in the Lake Lawn Chapel.

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Posted Monday, January 6, 2025

Daniel J. McCabe

Father of Daniel J. McCabe, Jr. ’86 & Kevin C. McCabe ’88

Grandfather of Daniel J. McCabe III ’20


Posted Thursday, January 2, 2025

Gary E. Sander ’64

Father of Edward A. Sander ’94, Andrew D. Sander ’98, & Philip G. Sander ’00


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until service time.

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Joseph J. “John” Perret ’48

Brother of Henry C. Perret ’39†, Joseph M. Perret, Jr. ’38†, James T. Perret ’42†, & Joseph F. Perret ’53†


A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, LA 70125 on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m.until Mass time.

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Jean A. Porter

Mother of Gregg A. Porter ’76 & David T. Porter ’81

Grandmother of Whitcomb W. Porter ’14


Vincent P. Piazza, Jr.

Father of Vincent P. Piazza III ’77

Grandfather of Christian P. Hahn ’08 & Matthew P. Hahn ’12

Posted Monday, December 23, 2024

Patrick J. “Pat” Browne ’56

Father of Patrick J. Browne, Jr. ’88 & Stephen B. Browne ’91

Brother of Stephen ’41 & John ’48


Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Road in Metairie, LA 70005, followed by a memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Alfred J. “A.J.” Jeanfreau ’60

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

Patricia P. “Patty” Mount

Wife of Walter E. Mount, Jr. ’46†

Grandmother of Blaine M. Perkins ’10, Austin M. North ’16, & Evan D. North ‘2019, Ryan G. Mount ’21, & Ethan L. Mount ’24


Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Patty’s life on December 23, 2024, at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie LA 70002 with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and a Catholic Funeral Mass to follow at noon.

Earl J. Magner, Jr.

Grandfather of Joseph B. Battaglia IV ’13 & Luke J. Battaglia ’21


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Joseph D. “Joe” Perez III ’60

Brother of John S. Perez 64† & Jeffrey M. Perez ’70


Brooke R. Arthurs

Mother of Blain C. Arthurs ’93 & Gregory S. Arthurs ’96


John C. Combe, Jr. 

Father of Jay C. Combe ’83

Grandfather of Charles J. Combe ’29


Posted Friday, December 20, 2024

Joan B. Martin

Grandmother of Brady J. Mullen ’25


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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Patricia M. Ellis

Wife of Donald G. Ellis ’64

Mother of Donald G. Ellis, Jr. ’88, Michael H. Ellis Joseph L. Ellis ’00


Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the following services on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home: Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass following at 1:00 p.m.

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