Chester George Joseph Staes Jr.

Chester George Joseph Staes Jr. went on his journey to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Maria Victoria Calantas Staes. Also survived by children, Joseph Staes (Sandra) and Mary Ann Staes; grandchildren, Leilani Staes, Anthony Staes, Austin Staes, Tyler Staes, Jeordan Staes and Joseph Alexander Staes. Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Chester George Joseph Staes Sr. and Ruth Cousin Staes; brothers, Michael and Russell Staes; sisters, Inez Staes Ramos and Christine Staes Locue. Brother of Jacqueline Relf (Lester), Diane Blanks (Ferdinand), Lillian Edwards (William), Phyllis Evans (Byron) and Wayne Staes (Deirdre).Also survived by a host of loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Chester was a native of New Orleans and graduate of St. Augustine High School. He was a retiree of both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Post Office. His life was spent always in service to others. Relatives, friends and those who loved him; Priest and Parishoners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip Street on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10 AM. Interment Restlawn Memorial Park, Avondale, LA. Visitation begins at 9 AM IN THE CHURCH. Please sign online guestbook at charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581-4411