By the will of God on January 5, 1919 a son was born, Antonio Alfano, to the late Giovonni Alfano and Lena Alfano. On June 9, 2018, Antonio at the age of 99 returned to God his creator. Tony, as he was known, was born in Hammond, LA and at an early age and moved to New Orleans. He was a devoted brother to the late Rose Chula Moschitta, Johnnie Chula, Josephine Alfano Guardalabene, Anna Alfano Castanedo, and Virginia Alfano Reiffel. He was also involved in the life of his late nephew,...
By the will of God on January 5, 1919 a son was born, Antonio Alfano, to the late Giovonni Alfano and Lena Alfano. On June 9, 2018, Antonio at the age of 99 returned to God his creator. Tony, as...
Arthur Michael Horowitz, 73, a recent resident of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Southern California, died Saturday. He was a tenured professor of theater history at Pomona College, part of the Claremont Consortium of colleges in California.Art was an extraordinarily gifted teacher. He began teaching English on the middle school level after his graduation from Hofstra College and remained there for 20 years. He then returned to school and received a Ph.D. from...
Arthur Michael Horowitz, 73, a recent resident of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Southern California, died Saturday. He was a tenured professor of theater history at Pomona College,...
Jack C. Benjamin, a gentleman, scholar, community leader and renowned attorney, died peacefully in his sleep on June 11, 2018 at age 90. A native New Orleanian, he attended Tulane University and Tulane University Law School on academic scholarships and remained active with his alma mater throughout his life. He served on numerous alumni and advisory boards, including the Advisory Board of the Maritime Law Center, the Dean’s Advisory Board and as a leader of the Tulane Law School Inn...
Jack C. Benjamin, a gentleman, scholar, community leader and renowned attorney, died peacefully in his sleep on June 11, 2018 at age 90. A native New Orleanian, he attended Tulane University and...
Gloria Gans Opotowsky passed away peacefully at the Poydras Home surrounded by family on June 10, 2018 at the age of 88.
Beloved wife of the late Julian Katz Opotowsky, and married to Albert Regenbogen at the time of her death. She was the youngest of three girls born to the late Tennie and Abe Gans of San Antonio, Texas where she grew up until she married, Julian Opotowsky and moved to New Orleans to raise her family. She is survived by her three sons, Marvin Opotowsky (married to...
Gloria Gans Opotowsky passed away peacefully at the Poydras Home surrounded by family on June 10, 2018 at the age of 88.
Beloved wife of the late Julian Katz Opotowsky, and married to Albert...
Joyce Goodwin Widofsky passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 9, 2018. She was 80 years old. Beloved wife of Bernard Widofsky of over 58 years. Loving mother of Edward James Widofsky (Macola). Grandmother of Elijah Widofsky, Asher Widofsky, and Zorah Widofsky. Daughter of the late Marcus and Jeanie Tettenman Goodwin. Joyce was a native of Los Angeles and a graduate of Mills College in Oakland, California. Upon graduation, Joyce worked as a chemist for Dow Chemical. She moved to the...
Joyce Goodwin Widofsky passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 9, 2018. She was 80 years old. Beloved wife of Bernard Widofsky of over 58 years. Loving mother of Edward James Widofsky...
Albert George Wagner passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, June 8, 2018 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 53 years old and a native and resident of New Orleans. Longtime partner of Oscar M. Godoy. Brother of Wanda Wagner Swede (Ron). Uncle of Philip Swede and Rebekah Swede. Son of the late August and Marie “Mickey” Kratzberg Wagner. Also survived by many cousins, two aunts, and a host of many longtime friends. Al was a talented artist, and...
Albert George Wagner passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, June 8, 2018 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 53 years old and a native and resident of New Orleans....
Debra Elizabeth Bourgeois, born February 6, 1963, met Jesus on June 7, 2018 after a valiant battle with breast cancer.
Debbie, daughter of Marrietta Womack Duncan and the late H.B. Bourgeois Jr., leaves behind a son, Jordan Liuzza, siblings Julie Otillio (husband Joe), Ben Bourgeois, David Bourgeois (wife Barbara), Daryl Bourgeois (wife Melissa), and several cherished nieces, nephews, aunt, uncle...
Debra Elizabeth Bourgeois, born February 6, 1963, met Jesus on June 7, 2018 after a valiant battle with breast cancer.
Debbie, daughter of...
Alejandro Robles Reina, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 7,2018 at 12:25 P.M. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, VilmaMarina Robles (nee Romero); his four children, V. Janet Brewster (Patrick) ofLafayette, Louisiana, Geraldina (Geri) Kisner (Scott), Blanca Doll (David), andAlejandro Robles, Jr. (Marie); seven grandchildren, Michael Brewster,Christopher Brewster, Hunter Brewster, Alexander Doll, Reid Robles, AmyKisner (Anthony Castillo,...
Alejandro Robles Reina, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 7,2018 at 12:25 P.M. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, VilmaMarina Robles (nee Romero); his four children, V....
Pearl Feldstein Sackett a long time resident of New Orleans passed peacefully in her home on the morning of June 6, 2018. Born in Chicago in 1926, Pearl was the wife of Mark W. Sackett who passed 19 years before.
Pearl is survived by her two sons, Michael and Richard; three Grandchildren , Meagan, Jordan and Ariel ; and two Great Grandchildren, Brooke and Sara.
Pearl, who earned a degree from Northwestern University in Chicago enjoyed a life of excitement. In her early years...
Pearl Feldstein Sackett a long time resident of New Orleans passed peacefully in her home on the morning of June 6, 2018. Born in Chicago in 1926, Pearl was the wife of Mark W. Sackett who passed...
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