Andrew Taft Ney Jr.

Andrew Taft Ney, Jr., 75 of Metairie went home to his savior on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife Mary Davis Ney. Three daughters Nathalie Folse (Brad), Shannon Stephens (Trey) and Erika Catalanotto (Tony), 6 grandchildren who were his whole heart, Cameron Angelo, Tyler Lamm, Dominic Lamm, Dru Stephens, Addison Folse and Davis Stephens. He also survived by his brother Terry Ney (Connie) of New Orleans, brother in laws Bill (Micki) and Tom (Gayle) Davis and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He is proceeded in death by his loving parent Andrew Taft Ney Sr., and Pauline Manzulla Ney, his brother and sister in law Fredrick and Carol Ney. Andrew was born and raised in New Orleans on October 7, 1942. In his professional life Andrew was a successful building contractor for over 35 years. Besides his family, his other passion in his life was his horses which started out as a hobby but eventually turned into a successful career. He trained thoroughbred race horses throughout Louisiana and eventually became an owner/trainer in the Louisiana Racing arena. He considered his friends at the track his family and would do anything for anyone who needed something. Watching his girls and his grandchildren succeed in life were his proudest moments. His favorite pastime was watching his beloved LSU Tigers. Andrew served as a proud veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard from 1964-1970. A Visitation for Andrew will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass starting at 11:00 a.m.. A private burial will take place with immediate family members only