Wyatt Tyler

Wyatt Devon Tyler, age 21, passed away on March 25, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. He was born to Suzanne deBoisblanc Tyler and Tom Tyler in Miami, FL, where he attended Riviera Day School. Spending his summers in New Orleans as a child, he finally moved to his favorite city at age 10, one week before Hurricane Katrina. He attended Metairie Park Country Day School and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School. At Franklin, he blossomed into the person who he would become in the world. He was curious, inspiring, a deeply critical thinker, and his positive social nature sparked a desire for knowledge and introspection in others. He also developed a strong interest in politics, social justice, environmental protectionism, and the urgency to act on climate change. His scholastic aptitude led him to New York University where he pursued his passion for environmental science and activism as a defender of the Earth. He will posthumously receive his diploma from NYU College of Arts and Sciences this May. Wyatt was also an explorer and had the privilege to travel to Europe, Australia, Bali, Iceland, Brazil and many islands in the Caribbean. He had a special connection to Jamaica, where his father lived and he spent many summers and winters with friends. Wyatt's friends all know how much he loved them. He had a huge heart, and he never hesitated express to each and every person in his life how important they were to him. His contagious laugh, beautiful smile and all the fun and wonderful times we shared will remain in our hearts and minds forever. The family will receive friends at Jacob Schoen & Sons Funeral Home at 3827 Canal St, New Orleans, LA from 6-9 pm on Friday March 31, 2017. A memorial service will be held at Schoen & Sons on Saturday April 1, 2017, at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) or 350.org.