Bernard Abadie Obituary

ABADIE Bernard "Ben' Abadie, a retired Director of Tulane University Intramural Sports and former Tulane Varsity Baseball coach, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Norma Dowell Abadie. Devoted father of Julia Ann Abadie Nuzum and Dr. Ben Richard Abadie (wife Carolyn Brown) of Starkville, MS. Son of the late Edna Emma Miller Abadie and Bernard Cyrille Abadie. Brother of the late Alida Gennusa (Frank) and Hortense LaCava (James Perrin). Survived by former wife Janet Russell Abadie and sister-in-law Margie Russell Rader. Also survived by five stepchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved Tulane Field of Dreams players, whom he continued to coach until a week before his passing. Ben's athletic talents were first noticed as a student at Holy Name of Jesus School. He was a four sport letterman at Fortier High School and and at Tulane University, was a three year Tulane Varsity Baseball letterman and also earned ALL SEC honors. He played professional baseball with the Braves Organization. Ben received the Tulane University Intramural Sports Emeritus Award and was inducted into the Tulane University Athletic Hall of Fame and the New Orleans Diamond Club Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Tulane University Emeritus Board. His long career at Tulane included managing the Tulane's Favrot Field House and served as a P.E. Department instructor. He also ran the Concessions Programs for Tulane University and the New Orleans Saints at Tulane Stadium. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Funeral Mass at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA. 70005 on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at the church at 10:00 AM. Interment at Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 2405 River Rd., Jefferson, LA. 70121, The Willwoods Community, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 345 Metairie, LA 70002, the John LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship c/o Tulane Athletics Fund, James W. Wilson Center, New Orleans, LA 70118 or the Family Service of Greater New Orleans, 2515 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 would be appreciated. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 22 to Aug. 26, 2011.
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Our deepest symathies to the Children, family and friends of such a GOD loving good man. May he rest in peace in the Graces of GOD. He was such a wonderful hard working soul and a joy to talk to. Damian is so fortunate that he got to attend a Tulane Game with the COACH that loved his TEAM.
REST IN PEACE, COACH
with love and prayers,
Lynda and Damian Lecompte, Wiegand Drive neighbors and friends .

Lynda LeCompte

August 30, 2011

As a former employee of the LSU AgCenter, "Coach" was always a regular client of mine. It was always a joy in helping him with his horticulture needs and he took pride in his garden. He used to call me just about every week with a question and sometimes just to talk. Unfortunately, I had to move last year and I miss his calls and conversation. God bless to you "Coach" and hit one for the gipper.... Brent Jeansonne

August 26, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Coach was one of my mentors when I first started at Tulane and over the years. He had a passion and pride in his school that never wavered or dimmed. He always made me smile and proud to follow in his footsteps and legacy at Tulane. God Bless you Coach. Rest in Peace.

Vince Granito

August 26, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort, comfort and sustain you during this difficult time.

August 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Abadie Family. Rest in peace Coach.

Butch and Cindy Pracheil

August 23, 2011

We have only been neighbors for a little over 2 years but you meant a great deal to us and are deeply missed. Rest in Peace Coach.

Shawn and Patricia Touro, Nine Mile Point,LA

August 23, 2011

My father (Stan) worked at Tulane with Mr. Abadie for 40+ years and I remember as a kid watching the two of them play softball for the employee team. My father always had many good things to say about Mr. Abadie. He will be sorely missed by many in the Tulane Community!

Randy Hava

August 22, 2011

Rest in peace coach. Thank you for all your gardening advice over the years, you will be missed.

kerry and tres wegmann

August 22, 2011

We were sincerely sorry to hear of Coach's passing. He was "the captain" of our neighborhood. He surely watched out for us. We will miss him dearly.

Oscar and Jeri Davila

August 22, 2011

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