New Orleans, Louisiana
Gerald Ursin passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana. The obituary was featured in The Times-Picayune on July 28, 2010.
Looking at that smiling visage, one knows that this was a life well lead. Having been lucky enough to have learned "at the knee of the master", beyond making us wiser hoteliers, Mr. Ursin taught by example the value of character and humility.
Chuck and Gigi Magill
August 13, 2010 | Little Rock, AR
Remembered By
Chuck and Gigi Magill
August 13, 2010 | Little Rock, AR
Mr. Ursin, I always called you the "Godfather". You gave a little Black kid a chance to become the "Napkin King". The Fairmont wasn't just a Hotel. It was a College & a University. I'll always love and respect you. You're the Greatest Catering Director ever. you will be sadly missed forever.
Tyrone Howard
August 08, 2010 | Baton Rouge, LA
My deepest simpathy to the family... Very sorry for you loss. I has the pleasure to work with Mr. Ursin while working at the Fairmont. He was an Outstanding human being. My favorite weddings were the ones he was directly involved--nothing but the best! He was very kind. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Jackaroe Arana
August 05, 2010 | Kenner, LA
My name is Rod Soldani...I was a young Banquet Mgr. at Fairmont 10yrs ago and Mr. Jerry , well.. he was an executive , but was a regular approachable guy ,I am now in a similar position and I also try to have that same style...maybe it will work for me as long as it did for Mr. Jerry
He was the guy in our business you aspired to become professionaly....My Condolances and it was a pleasure Mr. Jerry !
Rod Soldani
August 04, 2010 | New Orleans, LA
My husband Eugene (Hurst) spoke highly of Jerry. I am sorry for your loss.
Neala Fontenot
July 31, 2010 | Metairie, LA
Jerry: I am so saddened by the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad, who gave 41+ years to law enforcement, just after Katrina and it is the loss of a lifetime. Your kindness to me, when we worked together at NOPD (65) and were partners in EMT classes, will always be uppermost in my thoughts. I will always think of you with a smile, and please know that you and your family are in my prayers. God will give you the strength you need at this time. Sincerely, Cynthia ("Pretzel").
Cynthia Roos
July 31, 2010 | Metairie, LA
Jerry "No Way" March 1974
Dear Ginger, It's imposible to think of Jerry without picturing his smiling face. Throughout the last 37 years I have frequently made your crabmeat dip for which you so kindly gave me the recipe. Each time I am reminded of being together on the "No Way" and in the boathouse.
My heartfelt sympathy,
Susan Naughton
July 31, 2010 | Miami, FL
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chip Jaubert
July 31, 2010
