Mark Andrew Tessier

Mark Andrew Tessier died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Ochsner Baptist hospital on August 21, 2011. He was 64 years old. Born in New Orleans, Mark was preceded in death by his father, Louisiana State Senator George Tessier. He is survived by his mother, Althea; his brother, George, Jr.; his former wife, Vail; and his children, Allison, Alexis, and Mark, Jr. He graduated from Jesuit High School in 1965, where he was a member of the football team and the state champion basketball team. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at LSU, and he earned a BA from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard University. Following his father’s death, Mark successfully managed the family insurance agency for five years. After earning his MBA, he joined Howard Weil, where he was instrumental in growing the Public Finance Department and was an early pioneer of adjustable rate option bonds. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and was involved in the development of a number of start-up ventures in the metropolitan area. He also served on the Board of Friends of City Park and was the Chairman of the Finance Committee for the renovation of Storyland. Mark was a member of the Louisiana Club and a former member of the Southern Yacht Club. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of his family, and his gin rummy skills. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Catholic Charities or the charity of your choice. Share memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com