Ronald Gene Berzas

BERZAS Ronald Gene Berzas, age 66, had a date to go fishing with the Lord on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 3:25 AM. He lost his long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Kathleen Williams F. Berzas. Loving father of Cynthia B. Foremaster (Scott), Patricia B. Weber (David) and Jennifer B. Duco (Bruce). Step-father of Paul, Scott, and Mark Ferrara. "Paw-Paw" to Emma and Mia Foremaster, Abby and Jake Weber and Lilly Duco. Brother of John Berzas (Norma) and Carol Berzas (Jan). He was preceded in death by his parents Darius Berzas and Celizee Jeanise Berzas and a brother, Bruce Berzas. Gene is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all those whose lives he touched. He retired from Dal Tile and enjoyed cooking, fishing and his LSU Tigers. The family would like to thank Dr. Laura Brinz, Sheila Scallian and staff for their attentive care of Gene. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 1:00pm at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Visitation from 9:30 until funeral time. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name can be made to the National Shrine of Blessed Seelos, 919 Josephine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, or to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Rd., New Orleans, LA 70121. Condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.