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Jerry Joseph Mire Sr.

Jerry Joseph Mire Sr. obituary, Marrero, LA

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Jerry Mire Obituary

Jerry Joseph Mire Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 24th 2017 at the age of 80. Born April 24th 1937 to John and Mary Di Pascal-Mire, Jerry was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. He admirably served in the US Army, and is survived by his loving wife Geraldine ""Dee Dee"" Mire, children; Emelie BuFord (Wade), Hope Lasyone (Daniel), Dawn Rome (Todd), Jerry Mire Jr., Rickey Mire Sr. (Leann), Aaronnetta Saltalamacchia (Frank), Merry Ann Crysup (David), Steven Pierre Sr. (Renee), Nathan Roubion, and brothers; Robert Mire (Helen), and Tommy Mire (Becky). Preceded in death by his parents, brother; John Mire Jr. (Claudette), children; Darlene Scheuermann (Randy), Ledra Mire, Gary Mire Sr. (Christine), Wayne Mire Sr. (Karen), and former wife Deanna Geauthreaux-Mire. Jerry also leaves 19 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins to cherish his memory. A visitation will be held at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home located at 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana on October 28th 2017 from 5p-9p, with a graveside service to follow Tuesday the 31st at 10am in Restlawn Cemetery.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2017.

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Lisa Gros

November 6, 2017

Mr.Jerry was a good man and he was always out going funny and a hard working man and I know that he loved his children very much and when I would run across him he was always nice to me and he always made me laugh Im sure he will be missed by many May he rest RIP
With his children in Jesus Name
Amen.

Emelie Buford

November 4, 2017

Still DOESN'T seem real that my Dad is gone ! In shock.... Thanks to all
that attended my Dad's service.
As my Dad & I would say when we would end our phone calls. I say
"10-4" Daddy ! Till we meet again...
See U in my dreams goodnight !

Ashley H

October 26, 2017

I'm sorry for y'all lost he was a great man an always new how to put a smile on someone's face.You will be truly missed by many may you RIP

October 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss. God is the creator and source of life. Psalms 36:9. BCO

Cindy menier

October 26, 2017

loved seeing him at Mc Donalds drinking his coffee ,he will be greatly missed

Mike & Tammy Guffee

October 26, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michelle & Jimmy Spicer

October 25, 2017

our sympathies to Dawn, Mrs. Dee Dee and family.

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