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James Armand Oswald

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

James Oswald Obituary

OSWALD James Armand (Jimmy) Oswald, age 48, died at his home in Metairie, LA, on Sunday, October 24, 2010, after a lengthy illness. A native of River Ridge, LA, Jimmy was born on February 10, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Emmett Oswald, Sr. He is survived by two daughters: Bridget Rose Oswald and Claire Margaret Oswald; their mother, Patricia Braquet; his mother, Beulah LePre Oswald Soto; his sister, Elizabeth O. Fetzer; brothers: Robert E. Oswald, Jr. and Scott A. Oswald; two nieces: Katie and Meg Oswald; and four nephews: Bobby Oswald, Donald, Rankin and Ashton Fetzer. Jimmy attended St. Matthew the Apostle School, graduated from Rummel High School, Duke University and Tulane University School of Law. He was a long-time associate with the law firm of Hulse and Wanek in New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUENRAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridge House of Louisiana, 1160 Camp St., New Orleans, LA. 70130. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Oswald

17 Entries

Colin Sherman

November 16, 2010

I first met Jimmy when I was a paralegal at Hulse, Nelson & Wanek in 1990. Jimmy was then and always remained a truly nice guy throughout the nearly 20 years that I knew Jimmy. My sincere condolences to Jimmy's family. Go Blue Devils! Colin Sherman, Duke '88

Shelia Joiner

November 11, 2010

To the Oswald Family:

I send my most heartfelt condolences during your time of loss. Jimmy was a very special person and I was so deeply saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in eternal peace and may you all feel God's loving embrace of comfort, strength and healing in the days to come.

Sincerely,

Shelia Joiner

Penelope DeRoche

November 4, 2010

I've know Jimmy for many many years. He always had a smile on his face. Though as we all grew up and apart, we reconnected on Facebook. I'm thankful to have known Jimmy and happy to know he is in pain no longer. Rest in peace my dear.
Penny Kramer DeRoche

Susan Edrington

November 3, 2010

I worked with Jimmy for quite a long time and relocated back to my home state post-Katrina. I stayed in touch with Jimmy for a long time. I was proud of him for his involvement with CASA as my father is also and we exchanged emails about CASA. He would share stories with me about his daughters, although I never met them while working with him, but I can tell them that he was a proud father.

In my career in the legal field, he was one of my favorite attorneys and he was a special person. He told great stories and he was very kind. I know he is in a better place where he is suffering no longer. Jimmy's family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam and Kevin Greene w/Jimmy MG 2009

Kevin Greene

November 2, 2010

Quite simply, Jimmy was my best friend. We had not spoken as much as I would have liked recently due to his illness.Jim, I love you and hope to meet up with you someday when God calls me.To your family I offer my love and support. Jimmy would have been so very proud of Bridget and Claire for how mature, eloquent, and accepting they both were as they read the memoir they had written. Also for the decision to include Bridge House in lieu of flowers. Jim and Trish, you did well:)
To Beulah, Robbie, Beth and Scott, you are in my daily prayers and have been for some time. May God fill your hearts with fond memories and Peace. I am a better man for having Jimmy in my life...Bridget said it best, "what a long, strange trip it's been..." I love you all. Kevin and Pam Greene

October 29, 2010

To Bridget and Claire, your father loved you more than any words can express. When speaking of you, he glowed with pride and love. May you find some comfort in knowing that you were -- and remain -- so very loved. You are in my prayers.

October 28, 2010

Ann & I want to express out deapest sympathy too you and the family. Just remember that everybody, loves you man,
The Rizzo's

Kathy Gunter

October 28, 2010

To my family, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. My prayers are with you always and especially during this time. I know he is in a better place and I know we will see him again. I have good memories when we were all kids and last time I saw him he still had that great smile on his face. My heart is breaking for his girls and I know they will miss him dearly.

Love always,

Kathy, Amber, Cheyenne & Michael

Eddie Renton

October 27, 2010

To the Oswald Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most trying time.

ERIN SHEAN NEYREY

October 27, 2010

TO THE OSWALD FAMILY. I HEARD OF JIMMY'S DEATH AND WAS DEVISTATED AND SHOCKED.I HAVE ALL GOOD MEMORIES OF JIMMY AND HIS TWO BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS.I KNOW GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU AT THIS HARD TIME.I'M SENDING PRAYERS YOUR WAY TO HELP YOU AND HEAL YOU.I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ANY MEMBER OF THE OSWALD FAMILY SO HERE IS MY E-MAIL ADDRESS.IT IS [email protected]. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. WITH DEEPSET SYMPATHY,ERIN SHEAN NEYREY FORMLY ERIN SHEAN.

Vickie Shields

October 27, 2010

Bridget and Claire,

My heart is breaking for you both. Your Daddy loved you both so much and will be watching over you both as you grow into beautiful young ladies. Remember all the fun times with him and I know that will bring a smile to your faces and hearts.

Much love,
Ms. Vickie

Thigpen Construction Co., Inc.

October 27, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Luke, Gayle,Lukie and Peter Ehrensing

October 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kim Falgout

October 27, 2010

I worked with Jimmy many years ago when he was just out of law school Jimmy was such a nice, kind and funny guy. He once told me that his Dad didn't like lawyers! To Jimmy's family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that Jimmy was loved by all who knew him.

Julie Graybill

October 27, 2010

My husband, Bob Smith, and I so enjoyed getting to know Jimmy on our trip to Cuba last year with other members of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. He was so kind and funny. We will miss you, Jimmy.

October 27, 2010

Jimmy will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. He was a kind and gentle man, and we will miss his warm smile and wonderful sense of humor. May he rest in peace.

Emily Fleshman

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