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Jesse Bonnette Sr. Obituary

Jesse E. Bonnette, Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was 89, a native of Beldue, LA, and a resident of Kenner. Beloved husband of Fena Latino Bonnette. Father of Jesse "Jay" Bonnette, Jr. (Dana), Betty Cefalu (David) and Terry Bonnette (Katona). Son of the late Elvira Desoto and Taylor Bonnette. Brother of Billy Bonnette and the late Verna Gaspard, Darlene Moreau, Nancy "Nell" Davis, Willis Bonnette and Clyde Bonnette. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. To share your favorite memory or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2016.

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Challie (Barnes) Wilcox

January 4, 2016

Your Dad was a very special man that I remember fondly. My prayers are with you and your family.

Billie Copeland

January 4, 2016

I am sorry to here about you loosing your father. will be praying for you and your family. I am Tommy's sister.

Donald (Kiya) Basse

January 4, 2016

Sorry to hear of Mr. Jesse's passing. He would come with Mr. Roland (till he passed) to Lafitte and fish. Going to miss not seeing him around from time to time. Rest in peace Mr. Jesse. From one of your fishing pals,my condolences to the family, Donald (Kiya) Basse.

Kim Malone

January 4, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss!!Prayers go out to Family and Friends!! R.I.P ..... Uncle Jesse!!!!!! You are greatly miss !!And never forgotten!

Judy Dunn LaCava

January 4, 2016

Sp sorry for your loss--spent many years across the street raising my kids & remember fondly the camping trips we all took together that I hold dear to my heart. Judy

Audricka Ezernack-Young

January 4, 2016

RIP great uncle Jesse. You will be missed! now you can dance with your sisters and laugh with your brother.

Tammy Blair

January 4, 2016

Terry, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Tammy Blair

January 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers as you grieve. Fond memories of growing up on Idaho Ave with Mr Jesse, playing his guitar and singing his country music. He will now be playing and singing with Mr. Tony, and Mr. George in heaven.

Gary and Susan Boye, The Woodlands, Texas

Joan Pettit

January 3, 2016

I loved him so much. He was our family and he always asked when we were going out to eat. He was my best sales person. Everyone called him Uncle Jesse. Our prayers are with the family and Aunt Fena. I am truly blessed with his memories and to be a part of his family!

Lynn Latino

January 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss.. Love and prayers for the family, especially Aunt Fina

Debbie Salassi

January 3, 2016

Aunt Fena, Jay, Betty, and Terry,
Our hearts are aching for you all. We are thinking about y'all and sending love and prayers.
Much love, Debbie and Sandy

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