George Raymond Rabb Jr.

RABB George Raymond Rabb, Jr., age 75, on Friday, June 25th, was summoned to the eternal Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ida Mary McFarland; grandson, Jason; and great-granddaughter, Madeline. He was born, December 8th to the late George Raymond Rabb, Sr. and Katherine Rita Saccaro. He is survived by his five children: Susan, Katherine, Georgine, Patricia, and George III; eleven grandchildren: Jessica, Kelly, Ricky, Katie, Karen, Becca, Paul, Michelle, Jonathan, Michael, and Joseph; six great-grandchildren: Zach, Gabe, Nate, Bryce, Lily, and Emma; sister, Caroline; and loving companion, Connie. He was a graduate of Metairie High School and Delgado Community College. Following High School, he proudly served his country in the Navy. After his discharge he began working in the family business and later retired from Avondale Shipyards. In 1953 he began his journey in the Masonic Fraternity, having been raised at the Metairie Lodge #444. Throughout his 50 years of Masonry, he passed on his knowledge through instructing, serving the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and in 1972 as Master of Square and Compass Lodge #417. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. Service at the Kenner Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen and Son, 2607 Williams Blvd., on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 until time of service. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4621 W. Napoleon Ave., Ste. 207, Metairie, LA 70001 or The Hemophilia Foundation, 3636 S. Sherwood Forrest Blvd., Ste. 450, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, preferred.