Lawrence Joseph Cassanova Jr.

Lawrence Joseph Cassanova Jr. passed away peacefully October 4th, at the age of 99 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Mandeville. Born March 24, 1926 in New Orleans to the late Lawrence Cassanova Sr. and Hilda Neagle Cassanova, he attended SJ Peters High School and later joined the Navy for WWII. After the war he became a member of the NOPD recruit class number 1 in 1946. He served with the NOPD for over 20 years becoming the Commander of Homicide, Forgery and Captain of the Sixth and Third districts. Larry was an early member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge #2. He graduated from the FBI National Academy and also served as Chief of Detective before his retirement at the rank of Major. He retired from the department to become Director of Security for Maison Blanche Stores. He later joined the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and retired as a Colonel, the Commander of Internal Management.

After his second retirement he assisted with the accreditation of Duramed Medical Supply as employee number 3 and later brought donuts to the office staff on a weekly basis and rendered general assistance around the office, in addition to his volunteer work at East Jefferson Hospital.

Larry is survived by his son, retired NOPD Lt. Richard Cassanova, (Renee Raymond Cassanova), and his brother Edgar, Lt. Commander USN retired, two granddaughters, Suzannah (Douglas), and Briannah (Kevin), 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Carmincita Geiger and his wife of over 50 years, Catherine Cousans Cassanova and two of their children, Lawrence III and Janet. Later in life he became longtime partner of Delores Fountain Materne, a childhood friend. He also enjoyed the company of Charlotte Knipmeyer of Mandeville.

Larry was an avid car buff and had 6 automobiles until the keys were confiscated.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Assisted Living and Southern Grace Hospice for their invaluable assistance. As per his request there will be no formal services.