James Patrick "Trapper" McEvoy

James Patrick McEvoy, known to family and friends as "Trapper," passed away on Monday November 3, 2025. He was born in New Hartford, NY March 11,1961 to the late James B. McEvoy and Catherine M. Black (née). As a long-time resident of New Orleans, La., he was a long standing and well revered member of IATSE locals 478 & 39, as well as co-owner of JMAC Rigging and Supplies, LLC. His passion for film production, live performance, staging, and teaching safety courses for OSHA, MEWP and rigging made him a well-known, respected professional.

He embraced New Orleans culture and loved scotch, cigars, camping, playing hockey, dancing, and Louisiana cooking, specifically good crawfish boils! He was known for his infectious laugh and sense of humor. He loved to spend quality time with his family, friends, coworkers, and associates, especially he loved spending time with his son. He is survived by his wife Jody Barranco, and the extended Barranco family, his son Shane Elijah Reuben-McEvoy of New Orleans, La. & Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and his sisters Mary Beth Miniter of Roswell, GA, and Deborah A. Herndon of Lebanon, NH and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend on Sunday November 9, 2025, for visitation from 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at noon at Jacob Schoen and Sons Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans, LA. 70119.

On site reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Trapper's memory to either Behind the Scenes Charity or Entertainment Community Fund.

Funeral services will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person using the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2MjUyNzM0MDE3OTMyMDcmb25lcm9vbS1hZG1pbiZjb3B5X2xpbms=