Dr. Ashley Shocket

Dr. Ashley Shocket, age 98 years, a practicing optometrist till the age of 93, a gentle, kind, brilliant man who was devoted to his late wife Helen Pailet Shocket and daughter Sandi Jo, as well as to the Jewish community of New Orleans, died Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Tulane University and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Northern Illinois (now known as Illinois) College of Optometry. A World War II veteran, he served in the Army 4025 Signal Service Group. He was a member of Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation, B'nai Brith, the New Orleans Contact Lens Society and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Amongst his hobbies, he enjoyed bowling, The New Orleans Saints (original season ticket holder), Tulane sports and the New Orleans Pelicans. He was the son of the late Joseph and Fannie Teles Shocket. He is survived by his daughter Sandi Jo and his sister Ethel Shocket of Houston, TX. He was the brother of the late Aaron, Bernard and Miriam Shocket. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM in Ahavas Sholem Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans with Rabbi Deborah Silver officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation, 3737 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Information: (504) 486-6331.