Waldo Peter "Buck" Fortin Jr.

1948 - 2020

Waldo Peter "Buck" Fortin, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 71. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Lucille Newman Fortin. Loving father of Holly Fortin-Brasley, Trino Fortin, Sr., Veora Green-Fortin (daughter-in-law), Sasha Fortin Whiting, Anthony Whiting (Son-in-law) and the late Eric Brasley, Sr (Son-in-law). Grandfather of Raven Fortin, Kayla Fortin, Megan Fortin, Christopher Fortin, Sr., Trino Fortin, Jr., Eric Brasley, Jr., Israel Fortin, Santana Brasley, Zoe Whiting, Genevieve Fortin, Ava Fortin and Kairo Whiting. Great grandfather of Christopher Fortin, Jr., Kason Brown, Byron Bell, Jr., Sincere Boutte and Mila Carter. Brother of Ira McCoy, Tris Lear and Jayna Lear. Brother-in-law of Ricky Newman. Also survived by Aunt, Janice Duplantier Smith; Aunt, Iris Duplantier Rideau; Uncle, Calvin Smith Sr.; Goddaughter, Gina Smith; and a Host of many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends. Preceded in Death by: Parents, Zelida Fortin Lear and Waldo Peter Fortin, Sr.; Grandmother, Irene LeBlanc Duplantier; Grandfather, Guy (PawPaw) Duplantier, Sr.; Grandmother, Vivian Lumas Fortin; Grandfather, Maurice Fortin, Sr.; Uncle, Maurice (Parrain) Fortin Jr.; Uncle, Ashton Fortin, Sr.; Aunt, Claire Fortin Hobbs; Aunt, Wyeline Fortin Gougis; Aunt, Yola Brandon Fortin; Aunt, Betty Reed Fortin; Cousin, Adrianne Morell; Uncle, Eddie (Pa) Pierson, Jr.; Father-in-law, Albert J. Newman; Mothers-in-law, Dorothy LeSassier Newman and Lucille LaCoste Verdun; Sister-in-law, Chloe Newman Christmas; and Brother-in-law, Albert J. Newman, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Rita Catholic Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Visitation followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com.