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Gary Sutherland Obituary

Gary "Poppi" Joseph Sutherland, born on August 24, 1947, passed away on Sunday, July 9th at the age of 69. Son of the late Norbert W. Sutherland, Sr. and June Pittman Sutherland. Beloved husband of the late Alice Poursine Sutherland. Survived by brother Norbert W. Sutherland, II and Donna Levet Sutherland. Dedicated Great Uncle of Nicholas John Molay (Brittany) and Landon Joseph Montz. Uncle of Norbert W. Sutherland, III, Sherrill S. Ho (Chris), Michael Charles Bilbe (Sharon), David M. Bilbe (Charlene), Mitchell P. Bilbe (Denise), John E. Weber, III (Michelle), Jeffrey S. Weber (Laurie), Joby M. Weber (Jeanie), Julie W. Haag (Danny), Jennifer W. Gibson (Scott), Lisa M. Molay, Joseph R. Montz (Mary Lee), Jeremy S. Poursine and the late Michelle M. Montz. Brother in-Law of Diane P. Bilbe (Charlie), Janet P. Weber (John) Marcel H. Poursine, Jr. (Sharon) and the late Denise P. Boudreaux. Also survived by 25 additional great nieces and nephews. Gary was a native of New Orleans and resident of Kenner, Louisiana. He was a caring, generous person, and was a devoted husband, brother, and uncle. Gary proudly served many positions during the Vietnam War as part of the United States Marine Corps. He began his service in 1965, and was honorably discharged in 1971 with the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Gary's funeral services will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM with Memorial Mass following at 11:00 AM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home's chapel. Interment will be in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 18 to Jul. 21, 2017.

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July 21, 2017

Gary and Alicee were my customers for almost 20 yrs. and my friends! I know gary has been lost without alicee,and now thy r together! I will always remeber them,and their love for family,especially nick,and their kindness,alicees mom,just what good people they were!GOD BLESS

J. Harry Buisson, Jr.

July 20, 2017

For The Family...

I am deeply saddened at the loss of my dear friend and your beloved, Gary. Words cannot begin to convey my sorrow to you. Gary and I spent 12 years of school together between St. Leo the Great and St. Aloysius High School.

I am fondly remembering our younger days at those schools we attended and, more recently, many of the talks and fun we had during the planning and the Celebration of our "50th High School Reunion" for St. Aloysius. He was one of the "good guys"! An Honored Marine Veteran who fought to keep us free! He was a Genuine Friend! I will miss him dearly! May God bless him...May he rest in peace!

My deepest sympathy to all of you. My prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Be Strong,
Harry Buisson

Ted Williams

July 19, 2017

From a childhood friend to a life long best friend. He will be sorely missed for all the best reasons.

From Missy and Ted

Alida Lugo

July 19, 2017

Gary and Alice were such good friends of ours. I am so sorry for the loss of both of them, my heart is so heavy. We loved them both so much.

Monthly alumni luncheon May 1917

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Monthly alumni luncheon June 1917

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50th High School Reunion 2015

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45th Reunion 2010 - Gary is front & center

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Taken at an alumni dinner April 28, 2017

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