Henry J. Bergeron Jr.

1932 - 2023

Henry J. Bergeron, Jr., age 90, passed away at home on June 3, 2023. A native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge since 2005. He was born November 13, 1932 to the late Henry J. Bergeron, Sr. and Juanita Acosta Bergeron. Hank is a graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University School of Civil Engineering. He was a partner of Bergeron and Lang Consulting Engineers from 1964 to 1993 and founding partner of Christian's Restaurant in New Orleans. Always interested in construction, Hank had his Carpenter's license at age 17 and in later years, enjoyed restoring old, damaged furniture to its original beauty. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Myrna Buller Bergeron, and by his 7 children, Denise Lang (Buddy); Marci Drumm (Bob); Celeste McCann (Patrick); Henry J III, known as Joey; Robert, known as Bobby; Renee Eiserloh (Hank); and Claire Grandy (Greg). He had 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 expected this Winter. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy B. LaNasa. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 24th at Jesuit High School Chapel of the North American Martyrs. Visitation begins at 9:00am with Mass at 10:00am. Christian burial after Mass in St Louis Cemetery No.3 on Esplanade Ave in New Orleans. Sincere thanks to Dr. David Caletri, his Staff, and Audubon Hospice for their loving care. Donations may be made to Louisiana SPCA in his name. Website condolences/guestbook at www.rabenhorst.com.