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Jimmy Menesses Obituary

MENESSES Jimmy Menesses passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the age of 65. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Linda Vincent Menesses. Loving father of Wendy Gonzales (Tim), James "Bubba" Menesses (Stacey) and Stacy Campo (Robert). Proud grandfather of Matthew & Joshua Menesses, Amanda Isbell, Dalton & Faith Gonzales. Step-grandfather of Robert, Zachary & Nicholas Campo. Brother of Rickey Menesses (Angela). He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Brown Menesses and James Menesses; his sister Diane Nunez, and his dear grandchildren Terry & Rose Gonzales. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Jimmy was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish where he enjoyed a long career as a commercial fisherman and an honored member of the Carpenters Local Union 1846. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who were touched by his love and laughter. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, February 15th from 10:00AM - 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00PM. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Development Office at Children's Hospital of New Orleans, 200 Henry Clay Ave., NOLA 70118 or 504-896-9375 or www.chnola.org. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 8 to Feb. 13, 2013.

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Tammy VanValkenburgh

February 15, 2013

Jimmy you made me laugh and cry sometimes and I love that about you cousin..I wish we had lived closer..you will be missed..Linda,Wendy,Bubba and Stacy and all the grands..am so sorry for your losted..he loved all of you so very much and his brother( Ricky )am sorry I couldn't make the trip..but my heart is with all of you.GOD BLESS!Tammy

Amanda Isbell

February 14, 2013

Love You and miss you pawpaw

February 13, 2013

Bubba, Stacey & Family,
So sorry for your loss, our condolences to the entire family.
Aunt Bess & Uncle Paul

Cindy Rainey

February 11, 2013

Linda,my heart is broken. Jimmy was a dear friend for 50 years. My prayers are with you. Hewill always be in my heart. Cindy

tina bourgeois

February 8, 2013

sorry for your loss. Aunt Linda, bubba, stacy, and wendy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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