Kevin Lee Charpentier

Thinking about you today.

I just saw about Kevin in the latest LRTA newsletter. Kevin was the TAT teacher at McDonogh 15 when I was principal there. He always found the best costumes for me to wear in our Mardi Gras parades. I really enjoyed being "I Love Lucy". The students didn´t recognize me when I was Cleopatra with that black wig. I still have jump drives in the pink leather pouch he gave to me. Once when I was having a blood pressure episode, he went across the street to get me something to eat. He was...

Kevin and the Charpentier family were our neighbors on MacArthur Blvd many years ago. We moved to Charleston and Kevin came to visit us. I lost touch and searched for him for many years. My heart hurts that I waited too long to find him. Kevin and I shared his horse Smilie. ( Actually we rented Smilie from Kevin.) We spent our early years, jumping on the neighbor´s trampoline and long talks about life. We sang to one another on birthdays..all before Facebook and cell phones. He auditioned for...

Mr. Charpentier was my theater teacher in High School, I was recently reminded of him after a rehearsal when I received a correction and thought gee Kevin would have said that.

Kevin, So proud to call you my best friend for 50 years. We been through all the good and bad times life has to offer. Until we meet again my friend, I will miss you.

I have been gone from New Orleans for 30 years and was so happy to be an Honorary Charpentier Cousin. Very sad to hear of his death and know what a force of nature he was. My deepest sympathies at this most grievous time and Kevin your memory is a Blessing. Richard Weeks

Kevin was such a kind soul, spirit lifter and talented director and performer among so many other things. Thank you, Kevin, for giving us the good times.

I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. Kevin, I will miss your smile, your well wishes and the joy you bring. Sending my condolences to the family.

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