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Charles Currera Obituary

Charles A. Currera passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 91. He is survived by his children, Curt Charles Currera of Metairie, LA, Cici Casaly Currera of Sugarland, TX, Janis Currera Papale (George) of Hammond, LA, and Lori Billon of Katy, TX, as well as his sisters, Antoinette Scherich and Joyce Leblanc, nine grandchildren, and twelve great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty F. Currera; parents, Lena Olivera and August Currera; and 2 great- grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter. Charles was a graduate of St. Aloysius Catholic High School and Soule Business College. He worked as an accountant for Bauer Moving and Storage Company and as a comptroller for Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans. He proudly served his country in World War II in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's Men's Club, Chateau Country Club, and We Care for Special People. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 2 PM. Visitation will begin at 12 PM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, family asks you to consider a donation to benefit special needs people at Magnolia Community Services, 100 Central Ave. Jefferson, LA 70121. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 22 to May 25, 2019.

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May 25, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

Ambrose Muma

May 23, 2019

Will miss you "young man" as I used to call you. We thank the Almighty God for the gift which you were to your family, friends,and the Church. May God's comfort be with those you have left behind, and may your soul REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. Amen.
Ambrose Maina Muma

Kenny Spellman

May 23, 2019

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman '84
Brother Martin High School

May 22, 2019

As you remember your loved one and reflect on treasured memories may you take comfort in knowing that God heals the broken hearted (psalm 147:3)

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