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John Heller Tabony Jr.

John Heller Tabony Jr. obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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John Tabony Obituary

John Heller Tabony, Jr., 69, passed away at this home on June 14, 2013. He was a native of Plaquemines parish and a resident of Baton Rouge for 45 years. He graduated from Woodlawn High School and received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from LSU where he was member of Theta Xi Fraternity. In 1973 he founded Scientific Testing Laboratories and remained there until his death. He was a member of numerous professional organizations and honorary societies and a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church for 35 years. He is survived by his ex-wife and long time companion, Jackie Tabony, two daughters, Christine McCleary and Shannon Maggio, a son, John Tabony, III ,and six grandchildren, Kyle and Cameron McCleary, Austin and Brady Maggio, and Delaney and Vanessa Tabony. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon followed by the funeral service at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East on Florida Blvd. with interment at Greenoaks Gardens of Memory on Florida Blvd.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 15 to Jun. 18, 2013.
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Seven years after your passing when I visit Point-a-la-Hache and pass John homestead I can remember the jokes, laughers, friendship, adult beverages watching time go by with that visit until the next one. Luckily to had him in my life. Prayers for the family.

Garry Owens

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June 10, 2020

Shannon and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Leroy and Eretta Perrien and family

June 20, 2013

Dr. Tabony was a great instructor and friend. We shared a love of metallurgy and Corvettes. May God bless you and your family.

Paul Burnett

June 19, 2013

Sincere thanks to everyone that sent prayers and/or attended the funeral. He is no longer hurting and in his words "that's a good thing." We loved him very much and he will be forever remembered and missed. Cheers to a good father to my husband, father in law for me, and grandpa to my girls. Heaven just got more exciting :)

Betsy Tabony

June 19, 2013

I wish I could be there, but I am in Hawaii at the moment. John and I had a great time in working corrosion problems for many years. His advise and calm approach will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie and his children. He will be missed.

June 18, 2013

Just got the message late this morning ..would have liked to paid respect.. Very sorry to hear that Mr John has passed on...As a former employee I found him to be a kind and humerous man, however soon learned he expected your best without excuse..His kindness I will remember, and a few of those crazy jokes..But most of all, the empathy for your lifes situation, and the encourgement and opportunity to constantly improve..Thank you Mr John..Well wishes for family an God bless you all..

Stewart Hall

June 18, 2013

I will always remember our childhood together in Pointe-a-la-Hache and years together in school. You were a good cousin. Jackie and children will be in my prayers and you will always be in my memory.Love you Johnny

Mary Ann Tabony Meyers

June 18, 2013

Mr. Tabony was a wonderful man and true friend to me. Every time I am in Pointe a La Hache I think of him. He was kind enough to sell me his family's home and I am forever grateful to him for that. It is very sad that he is not with us anymore.
He will be missed. I was blessed to have known him.

Howard

June 18, 2013

Tabony, as we knew him at Theta Xi, or John was a hoot. I loved the man. He was just fun to be around, but a scholar as well. He was smart and witty, together. Many times I enjoyed his company just hanging around the TX house with him and Jack Skains, and Sammy Sammons. I looked up to them for maturity, guidance and life's ups and downs. I question God's timing here, but who knows. He must have really needed John. Your gain, my friend, your gain. God Bless!
Thomas C Woltz, Sr AA792

June 18, 2013

Garry Owens amd familiy send their condolences and prays to John family. He was a close friend like family to me. I will miss the jokes and his laugh.

Garry Owens

June 18, 2013

From A Former Employee. I am very grateful for you Mr. John, for giving me my first job and helping me in many ways along the way. I will always remember you.
May God bless and give comfort to the Tabony Fly.

Nick Bergeron

June 17, 2013

The Simmons, Bondi, and Volk families send their condolences to Johnnys family. We are cousins to him.

Merry Volk

June 17, 2013

When I was a freshmen at LSU there was an opening in the fraternity house, and John invited me to room with him and another brother, second semester. He was a senior and I remember fondly his harassment of me and his kindness to me as a pledge, living in the house during Hell Week. He was quite a character and I only wish we would have had some contact after I left LSU in 1969. Rest In Peace dear Brother.

Craig Gates AA 779

June 17, 2013

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