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Edward Joseph Rome obituary, Westwego, LA

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Edward Rome Obituary

Edward Joseph Rome passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Gail B. Rome for over 61 years. Father of Barry M. Rome (EmmaLee) and Scott A. Rome (Dawn). Grandfather of Barry Rome Jr. and Evan Rome. Great grandfather of Delilah and Nolan. Son of the late Lawrence and Carrie Rome. He lived his life serving others, as a long time employee of Jefferson Parish Public Works Department, a volunteer at various senior centers around the parish, and cutting his neighbor's grass when they were not expecting it. He served as King Creole Gumbo XXXIII in 2006. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserve and the US Army. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and continue on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the Mass. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2015.

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Elwood & Laura LeBlanc

December 15, 2015

Dear Gail & Family, You have our deepest condolences for your loss. I don't know if you remember Dolores and I when we were kids back in the early 40'. We lived a few doors up from your home and your parent's grocery store on Ave B.

December 15, 2015

Gayle, Barry and Scott. I'm so sorry for your loss. Now ya'll have your own SPECIAL ANGEL watching over ya'll. Prayers for the Family and Love

Mary Kay Caiado

December 14, 2015

Aunt Gail, Barry and Scott, My heartfelt condolences are with each of you. Uncle Eddie will be missed.

Lynda Larousse-LeCompte

December 14, 2015

Dear Mrs. Gail, Barry , Scott and family :
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all in this time of grief. I loved Mr Eddy and hold so many great memories of you all on our Trip . He loved life, his wife, his family and his Church. He was a GREAT Husband, King and Ambassador to our Festival.
He will be missed in our little Town .
Lots of love and prayers,
Always, Nanny Gumbo & Damian Lecompte

Terry Gaspard

December 14, 2015

Mrs. Gail, Barry and Scott, so sorry for your loss. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.

December 14, 2015

Gayle, Barry and Scott. My Heart and Prayers area with ya'll. I'm so sorry for ya'll loss.

December 13, 2015

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

December 12, 2015

During his lifetime, Ed always helped so many people, and has left us with so many good memories. Whenever it rains, we will think, "Ed is power washing in heaven!" Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Loretta and Mary

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