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Pat Italiano
February 22, 2017
Denise and family:
Too many years have passed but I remember your Dad like it was yesterday. My condolences to you and family for your loss. This comes three years late but still heartfelt. RIP Hank.
Nick and Donna Gentile
March 16, 2014
Nick and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Hank's family. What a sad day at the loss of our dear friend who we were very fond of. Hank was my first boss at Phelps, and how lucky I was. He was a joy to work for. I loved to hear his hilarious stories about his days as a police officer or what happened on his investigations. What memories - memories I will never never forget the rest of my life. Hank always made my husband and I feel welcome. He was so hospitable to us when we would visit him. He was a true gem. We will miss him dearly.
Duke Williams
March 16, 2014
To the Moity Family. It was nice meeting all of you at your father's funeral. when I learned of your father's death, I wanted to write you all a short note of condolence, and let you know how much I enjoyed getting to know your Dad. I started work as a law clerk in the admiralty section at Phelps Dunbar in 1982. I was on Jimmy Roussel's "team" and first got to know your father shortly after going to work with the firm when Jimmy sent me on the road with "The Hammer". It was the first of many such road trips I made with your father and I loved each and every one! In fact, I would make up excuses to ride with him whenever he went out to serve a subpoena or interview a witness, or deliver Christmas presents during the holidays. We talked constantly. Before going to law school I had served in the Navy, so we talked about our Navy experiences. He talked about what the French Quarter was like when he was a kid, his boxing career and wonderful stories about his years on the police force, especially the escapades of "Moity and Verdi in Car 30". I particularly enjoyed going with him when he visited all of his many friends "down the bayou" in Lafourche and Terrebonne. He knew everyone from police chiefs to shrimpers, and they all loved him. He was a true character, but more importantly, he was a wonderful and good man. My own father died when I was younger, but when he was alive he always would take me driving with him out in the country during the weekends, and we would talk non-stop. I think this is why I enjoyed your Dad's company so much---he was in many ways a surrogate father to me, and a good friend as well. When I got home from a road trip with your Dad, my stomach hurt for days afterward from all the laughing I did. I visited him a couple times over in Carriere after he retired, but fell out of touch, which I am sorry for. Your Dad was truly one in a million in my book. Meeting him and getting to know him was a life changing event for me. He was, quite simply, a Good Man. I am very sorry for your loss, but please know that what made your Dad special lives on in all of those he knew and worked with and touched over the years. Kindest regards. Duke Williams
Ann and June Bruno
March 16, 2014
We offer our deepest sympathies to all the family at this time for your loss. Growing up I remember "Mr. Henry" as such a strong 'bigger than life' man with a great sense of humor, and a good friend to my parents. And it seems he continued to be a 'fighter' in his life, even throughout his long illness. He has earned his peaceful rest. Fondly, Ann Leibfritz and June Bruno
Bill Weil
March 16, 2014
My condolences to all for Hank's passing. His character and integrity were admirable and set a high standard for everyone.
Phyllis Campo
March 16, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Susan and family at this difficult time.
DAYNA MAXTED
February 23, 2014
Hi dad! Always thinking about you!
Sheralyn Riggins
February 6, 2014
I work with Susan and is definitely a daddy's girl. May God bless Susan and the family and give you strength in dealing with your loss.
February 2, 2014
Dear Grandpa,
I remember sitting on your lap while you told us stories and sang us silly songs. You were funny, Grandpa. And you were strict. You were quick-witted. And you got straight to the point. You were smart, Grandpa. And you were strong.
After reading everyone's beautiful and kind words about you and meeting some of your dear friends and colleagues on Thursday, I know, without a doubt, that you lit up people's lives, cracked jokes and told tales that still make people succumb to laughter today, and were a decent, good-hearted man, employee/employer, friend, grandparent, and father. A young orphan facing adversity at an age too young to have to face such strive. A boxer. An officer of the US Navy. A New Orleans police officer. A chief maritime investigator. A storyteller. A comedian with spouts of austere, yet encouraging words of wisdom. A loving father of four and grandfather of seven. . . a true fighter.
When mom told me your childhood story, I was surprised because you rarely showed fear, Grandpa. I wish I got to know you better, and I wish I could have visited more from California. But the time I got to spend with you-- trips to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, trips to the cotton patch, riding your red tractor, shooting BB guns in your massive backyard while getting teased by my male cousins, playing cards with fake Mardis Gras medallions and Saints hats, shopping at Walmart, making sure to always wear our "choos" (shoes), sifting through old photo albums, letting us call you Big Fat Grandpa and the hearty laugh that followed, celebrating your 80th birthday, celebrating your 87th birthday, and hearing your voice over the phone two weeks ago. You said you loved me and that you would put something in the mail for me. You always asked when I was going to get married, Grandpa. I'm sure that time will come. I'm so glad you got to marry your sweetheart, Miss Elsie. I am especially glad that the family could all be together to pay tribute to you on Thursday. I will make sure to keep my Italian blood a flowin' with pasta, the Corleones, some sweet sounds of Sinatra and the opera.
I will remember you always. I love you Henry Calvin Moity (1925-2014), Papa, my Grandpa.
Love,
Your Granddaughter,
Kara
Virgie Benvenutti
February 1, 2014
We express our deepest sympathy and prayers to the loving family of Henry during this sad time of mourning your loss of your beloved father. We have happy memories of being with him on Sigur Ave. in Metairie. May our Lord, Jesus Christ, bless all of you with peace and courage at this sad time of your lives. The Benvenutti Family
Sean O`Rourke
January 30, 2014
Mr Hank ,you will be missed by many far and wide,your smile and good nature brightened and helped many lives.You will live on thru your many friends and family in their thoughts,stories and prayers,God bless your family in these difficult times
January 30, 2014
My sincerest condolences to Denise, Susan, Dayna, and Michael. I had the pleasure of being a part of his family for many years. He was a man I respected, loved, and cherished. He had all the good qualities of a man that God loves to put into this world and now its time for God to enjoy him too. A compassionate, dedicated, loving husband, father, and citizen were just a few of his wonderful character traits. The world needs more men like Mr.Henry. Michel "Mike" Lavin
January 29, 2014
Denise, Susan, Dayna & Mike,
Your Dad was one of those rare, special people one can only hope to have the privilege of knowing in one's lifetime. I was especially lucky to get to spend so much time with him as a young attorney, whether on the road on Friday nights to meet the boats at Empire with a stop for steaks on the way, or the 3 weeks in Galveston with Barbee Winston and the Roach, or just reviewing his always entertaining investigative reports. It was a great education and always fun. Then there were the stories about the Navy (he was so kind to give me a piece of the Surrender Deck from the Missouri), and the police force. We were sure sad to see him retire, as that also signaled a sea change in the practice of law-- not near as much fun. We remained close friends as he welcomed all of my kids to his homes up in Mississippi where. They could run around and even shoot some guns. He had a full life and touched the heart of many people. I know you are proud of your Dad and I also know he always was very proud of his children -- he always spoke of your accomplishments and how very proud he was, as he only wanted the best for you. He will be missed by many, but I know I will always see him with that wry smile on his face and can only hope that I might follow his example in a small way. Bobby Clotworthy
Ann Bruno Leibfritz
January 29, 2014
We offer our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family for your loss. I knew 'Mr. Henry' through his daughter, Denise, whom I met in kindergarten. I became the "spare sister" in their family always feeling part of it. I think I slept at their house almost every weekend, if Denise wasn't at mine. Growing up I remember him as a strong, 'bigger than life' man, with a great sense of humor, always giving us a reason to giggle. Rough and tough, but a 'softie' when it came to his girls. He was also a good friend to my parents, as they bowled together, had card game parties, and our families spent many a picnic at the Bogue Falaya River Park. It seems he continued to be a fighter in life, even through his long illness. My mother and I remember him well, and will keep those good memories with us always. Fondly, Ann Leibfritz and June Bruno
January 29, 2014
As a young lawyer at Phelps, Dunbar, Hank took me under his wing and taught me many lessons on how to handle people. Smart as a tack, a real gentleman and raconteur,a "mensch' I was privileged to know him.
My sympathies and prayers to Hank's family. He was one of a kind!
Gena Downey
January 29, 2014
Dearest Denise,
You and your sweet family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I feel as if I knew your father from all the stories you have shared over the years. I loved hearing about your visits to see him and the adventures you would have - you are an amazing storyteller so I felt like a sidekick who was actually there with you! The tribute to him is just beautiful. It's clear that he contributed so much to his family and community. Please know that your Disney family loves you very much and we are thinking of you as you celebrate your father's life. God bless you, Denise. All our love and best wishes for a safe trip. The Downey Family
Stephen Potter
January 28, 2014
My sincerest condolences to all the family and friends Henry left behind. I work with his daughter Denise at Disney Studios in Burbank, CA and although I never met Henry I feel like I knew him by virtue of putting together a DVD for his birthday last year. Denise and her siblings supplied me with lots of pictures and stories as well as a video interview Denise made with her Dad on his 80th birthday. It was a fun project and learning about his years in the Navy and as an NOPD officer after WWII gave me great respect for him. Denise told me that in the days before he passed he wanted to watch the DVD which really humbled me. I am proud to have been able to do that for him and his family. God Bless you Henry. I'm sure you're telling your funny jokes and clever comments to keep all the Angels in Heaven smiling! Peace.
Hank and me.
Art Albert
January 28, 2014
My memories of Hank go all the way back to l945 on the USS Missouri when he was the melterweight boxer representing our ship. Then we didn't meet again until the Missouri was decommissioned in Long Beach, CA. What a great reunion it was. We kept in touch after that and lived just 63 miles from each other. I called him "Dad" because he was the oldest of our group of four who shared our WWII memories and were best friends. Hank will surely be missed.
Art Albert
Winston Rice
January 28, 2014
Like many lawyers of a certain age, my first experience with Hank was being dispatched out into the country in his Volkswagen to investigate a casualty with which our firm was concerned. Oh, the stories he could tell! He was the absolute best at locating missing persons, and there was no place to run and no place to hide from him. A true American in every sense of the word, great friend and father figure to many. He will be deeply missed. May the souls of the dearly departed, by the grace of God, rest in peace, and might light perpetual shine upon them.
Drew Wiltz
January 28, 2014
Mike, I remember when our dads had a chance to meet one another. Your father was a great man, story teller, and knew a lot of the same people that my dad did in the NOPD. Our fathers were men of character, wit and integrity. They were great role models for us. For the rest of our life,we will continue to share our stories about them and carry on their legacy. My thoughts are with you, and your family.
rocky neely
January 27, 2014
To Dayna Mike Sue and Denise, May I extend to you all my most profound sorrow at the passing of your Dad. How proud you all must be of him. A man born to very little in this world yet with a heart and spirit that would not be denied. He forged his life with raw grit and determination, and achieved so much for having been so denied. You cannot sum up the legacy of such a man with mere words. His actions and endeavors, his love and compassion, and his wonderful sense of humor are the monuments he leaves behind. A testatment to a life well lived. As his children I know the solem pride that all of you feel in your hearts. I pray that you do not suffer the anguish of his loss for long, and your bereavement is replaced by only the cherished memories of his love, his smile and the twinkle in his eye. It was my distinct honor and pleasure to have known him and I am a better man for it. Very sincerely and respectfully, Rocky Neely
Michael Hayes
January 27, 2014
Henry was like a father figure after my dad died. He wasn't a phony. He was direct, and you always knew he was being honest with you about anything he had to say. In my short time of knowing him while married to Denise for 8 years, I always felt that he was a man of great integrity. On the lighter side, Henry had a great sense of humor and was a master storyteller, something that's a lost art form today. Mark Twain and Davy Crockett would have been impressed. It did not matter whether he was talking about his time in the Navy, the Police Department, or his stint as an Insurance Investigator, Henry was always captivating. Henry cared deeply about his family and friends. (My daughters, Erin and Kara Hayes, (Henry's granddaughters, loved and respected him). He had a great work ethic. Henry used to pick me up for lunch when I visited New Orleans, even after I no longer was married to Denise. What does that say about him? He was a gem. Henry's passing was a great loss. One thing we can be sure of, the world was a better place because he was a part of it.
Sincerely, Michael Hayes
January 27, 2014
Henry was like a father figure after my dad died. He wasn't a phony. He was direct, and you always knew he was being honest with you about anything he had to say. In my short time of knowing him while married to Denise for 8 years, I always felt that he was a man of great integrity. On the lighter side, Henry had a great sense of humor and was a master storyteller, something that's a lost art form today. Mark Twain and Davy Crockett would have been impressed. It did not matter whether he was talking about his time in the Navy, the Police Department, or his stint as an Insurance Investigator, Henry was always captivating. Henry cared deeply about his family and friends. (My daughters, Erin and Kara Hayes, (Henry's granddaughters, loved and respected him). He had a great work ethic. Henry used to pick me up for lunch when I visited New Orleans, even after I was no longer married to Denise. What does that say about him? He was a gem. Henry's passing was a great loss. One thing we can be sure of, the world was a better place because he was a part of it.
Sincerely, Michael Hayes
Tom Reynolds
January 27, 2014
Hank was one of the best storytellers I've ever known. We spent many hours talking about his life in the US Navy during WWII, policing the French Quarter, chasing off Lee Harvey Oswald who was handing out pro-Castro pamphlets. But what I remember the most was that behind the gruff exterior was a man of honor, an old school guy who kept his word and never made excuses. RIP Henry. I wish we'd had more time together.
A Friend
January 26, 2014
He also was Santa Claus to me back in 1968 when he showed up to my 7th birthday party. When he left I tried to see Rudolph, but I think I saw Santa get in a Volkswagon. He made my day and I never forgot him.
January 26, 2014
Rest in peace "Rebel" brother and brother in arms at NOPD.
Gus Palumbo
January 25, 2014
Hank was a good man and truly a stand-up guy, I'll always remember his friendship and loyalty to my family. God bless.
Karen Ammerman
January 25, 2014
I have many great memories of Mr. Henry throughout my childhood and adulthood. To me, he always represented (and taught) honesty, courage, respect, doing what was right, and being kind to others. I would call that love. I was Blessed when Dayna called and I was able to express that in person to him while he was with us last week. He was my favorite, he always loved me, and the Regan's, and we loved him...I was able to tell him everything and the feeling was mutual...Because he always gave me those twinkling smiling eyes..I will miss him very much. God Bless You Mr. Henry..go find my Dad, he's waiting for you.
Sheila Christensen
January 25, 2014
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." - Thomas Campbell
January 25, 2014
Susan, we were so sorry to hear about your father. We heard you talk about him often.Our prayers are with you and your family. The Rosamond family
Gracie O'Rourke
January 25, 2014
Dear Mike: They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. In your case that saying is so true. You, like your dad, are a good man. You and your family first came into my life when you and Sean were in the 5th grade and you became Sean's best friend and you still are good friends. You would come in with Sean after school waiting for a sports event to start at Lakeshore Playground or just to hang around until it was dinnertime and time for you to go home. It was always a comfort to me to see you there because I knew how much your friendship meant to Sean and still does. You helped and supported Sean so much when his dad died, which I appreciated very much. I always looked upon your dad as a rock and a good father figure for all of you young boys. My deepest condolences go to you, your sisters, your mom, your stepmom and to all that knew your wonderful father and will miss him terribly. Love, Gracie O'Rourke Sindelic.
Ronnie Guagliardo
January 24, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Henry will be sadly missed by his loving sister Theda, and his nephew Ronnie Guagliardo and family.
Viktoriya Moity
January 24, 2014
Thank you for all the love you gave , thank you for making me feel at home , thank you for all great stories you told us... Thank you for being the best father-in- law . You will always have a special place in my heart . Love you and miss you.
Donna Everson
January 24, 2014
My deepest condolences at this difficult time, to the whole family....
Love & Miss you, Dayna
Love Donna xoxo
Leslie Bonano
January 24, 2014
Henry was one of the finest men that I have ever met in my life. He was Honest and Courageous and a true Law Enforcement Brother
The Staff of Picayune Funeral Home
January 24, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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