Barry Wayne Frilot

1945 - 2021

Barry Wayne Frilot passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Metairie, Louisiana. He was born in New Orleans on October 15, 1945, to the late Benny Frilot and Katie-Rachel Fortenberry Frilot. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marie Hubbell Frilot; two children and their spouses: Scott Wayne Frilot (Kelly Guerin Frilot) of Metairie, Louisiana, and Mark Wayne Frilot (Heaven Lapeyrouse Frilot) of Kenner, Louisiana; and two grandchildren he cherished, Joan Ella Frilot and Ethan Mark Frilot. Barry was the stepson of the late Grace Ezell Frilot and brother to the late Irma Lee Frilot Exnicios, the late Robert Frilot, and the late Clif Frilot. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Frilot Keyes; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Wilder Frilot and Cecile Hubbell Blanchard; and brother-in-law, James Hubbell. Barry will be affectionately remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and by countless friends. After over 30 years of service, he was a retiree of Delta Airlines. Barry served his country proudly as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam. He was a past Commander of Jefferson Post 267 of the American Legion in Jefferson, Louisiana, of which he was an active member for 54 years, and a past District Commander and Department Executive Committee Member for American Legion District 2. A Memorial Mass will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana 70006 at 11:00 a.m. on October 23, 2021, preceded by visitation from 9:00 a.m. until services begin. Barry's final resting place will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.