Gerald Kahn Jr.

Gerald Edgar Kahn, Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, at home surrounded by the people who adored him most - his loving and caring wife, Amy Barattini and his two daughters, Alyce Gonzalez (Marcel) and Jennifer Ackerman (Philip). Jerry and Amy were married in 1965, and recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. They were blessed with four grandchildren, Madeline Hoisington (Nicholas), Alex Gonzalez, Benjamin Ackerman and Thomas Ackerman, and two great-grandchildren, Lucas Hoisington and Graham Hoisington, who was born just hours after his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Edgar Kahn, Sr. and Marion Rossi Kahn and two sisters, Lyn Catalanotto and L'Ann Ammon. Born in New Orleans on November 29, 1940, Jerry attended St. Aloysius High School and the University of New Orleans. He began his career at Travelers Insurance Company, relocating to Hartford, Connecticut. He eventually returned to New Orleans (the city he loved) and purchased Aicklen Auto Supply which he operated until he retired in 2003. Jerry had many interests. He was an avid reader with an extensive book collection. He loved music and listening to his 45s and LPs, and going to movies, even though "they don't make them like they used to". Mostly, Jerry loved spending time with his friends and family, telling his favorite stories and jokes over breakfast, lunch and dinner, always from the best seat in the house. He was an exceptionally proud grandfather, cheering his grandchildren in sports, recitals and plays. More recently, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends and served as an usher at St. Philip Neri Parish, savoring every moment. He will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at 12:00 p.m. at St Philip Neri Catholic Church, 6500 Kawanee Ave. in Metairie, LA on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Metairie Cemetery will be private. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com for the family.