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George Gerald "Jerry" Grass

George Gerald "Jerry" Grass obituary, Saint Rose, LA

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Metairie, Louisiana

George Grass Obituary

George Gerald "Jerry" Grass passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, December 6, 2015. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of Betty Faye Deshotel Grass for over 47 years. Loving father of Michael Grass Sr. (Cindy), Matthew Grass, (Melissa), Tina Grass Kieffer (Brian), and bonus daughter Jamie Morel. Grandfather of Michael Grass Jr., Kerri Grass, Macie Grass, Jordis Kieffer, Ryder Kieffer, and Marigny Kieffer, Torey Miller, Warren Miller, Toby Miller, and Amanda Dupuis. Great-grandfather of Ethan Miller, Toby Miller, Dylan Miller, Sadie Miller, and Brylee Dupuis. Brother of the late Joan Smith, David Grass Jr., and Kathleen Matthewson. Son of the late Dorthe Rub Grass and David Joseph Grass Sr. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a native of New Orleans, grew up in Metairie, and has been a resident of St. Rose for over 46 years. He retired from Manufab after a long career of dedicated service. Pops will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass from LEITZ-EAGAN Metairie, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, on Thursday evening, December 10, 2015 at 6:30. Visitation will begin at 4:30 in the afternoon. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2015.

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Charlene Jeffrey

December 10, 2015

Betty and family, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family. I know how much strength and love Pops provided to all of you and to Jamie throughout the years. He now will be providing that same love and support only from our heavenly kingdom where he is no longer suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Rochelle Rankin

December 9, 2015

Heavenly Father Gained a remarkable Angel to watch down

chelle gibson

December 9, 2015

You will be missed Cajun King. UNCLE JERRY love you always. Your were a amazing man. Loved when you would come home from shrimping. And say I got a few and the boat was loaded to the gill. Love you CAJUN KING.

December 9, 2015

Betty and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you . So sorry for your loss. Your family has been a part of our New Orleans visits as long as we can remember. I know Jerry will be missed in the neighborhood.
Brenda and Gary Beckman / Betty Perkins

Donna Staudacher

December 9, 2015

I pray for the comfort of the entire family of Jerry Grass, especially Matthew, Melissa, Kerri and Macie (my niece and family). May God be with all of you in this difficult time of saying goodbye to your beloved father and grandfather. He will remain in your hearts through your memories.

Danielle young

December 9, 2015

Growing up Uncle Jerry was the sweetest man always welcomed you and the best part I remember aunt Betty and uncle Jerry house always smelled so good with boil seafood! I go into seafood restaurant I always think of them! that man was awesome at what he loved to do!
I miss my younger days with them but I'm blessed to have known him!
well always love my Grass family

ANDRE' DOUCET

December 8, 2015

PRAYERS, FOR A FANTASTIC UNCLE.A LOVING AND GIVING PERSON, WHOM ALWAYS HAD AN OPEN DOOR TO HIS HOME FOR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES.WILL BE MISSED GREATLY FOR HIS KINDNESS AND THAT BIG SMILE OF ENJOYING LIFE.MAY YOU LIVE ON IN PEACE WITH THE HEAVENLY FATHER, KNOWING THAT YOUR SPIRIT LIVES ON IN YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS, AMEN

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