I. Jay Krieger

KRIEGER I. Jay Krieger, age 90 years, died at Covington, La. on Monday, February 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Mildred "Angie" Levitan Krieger for 64 years. Father of Monty Krieger and wife Nancy of Needham, MA and the late Terry Krieger. Also survived by two grandsons: Jonathan and Joshua Krieger and a large extended family. Mr. Krieger was a native of Gary, IN and a New Orleans, LA resident since 1945. He was a graduate of Indiana University Law School in 1939 and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. He received his second JD degree from Tulane University in 1947. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II and also served as Commander of the Lakeview American Legion Post. In 1962 following his wife's graduation from Tulane Law School, they founded the law firm of Krieger & Krieger. The Krieger's moved to Mandeville, LA following Hurricane Katrina, where Jay continued a practice limited to successions, wills and pro-bono work for the Louisiana Bar Association, of which he has been a member for more than 60 years. Mr. Krieger is a Past President of Lakeview and Lakewood Property Owners Associations, Hynes School Dad's Club and LA Big Ten Alumni Association. He also served on the board of directors of Jewish Children's Regional Services, Congregation Gates of Prayer and Temple Sinai. He was a founder and legal counsel for "My House", a residence for homeless women and children. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM from Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Avenue with Rabbi Edward Paul Cohn officiating. Visitation at the temple from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Dispersed of Judah Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions are suggested to Congregation Temple Sinai, Jewish Children's Regional Services or Temple Beth Shalom of Needham, MA. THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP of Metairie in charge of arrangements. Information: (504) 835-2341.