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John Gainey Obituary

John "Johnny" M. Gainey passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved Father of Heidi and Troy (Nicole), Grandfather of Arianne and Dana, and Great Grandfather of Clara Anne and Callianne. He is preceded in death by his parents John O. Gainey and Melodie Schaubhut Gainey, and his siblings Helen Fremin (Late Richard), Joseph "Daniel" (Late Joy), Calvin "Jug" (Carol), Russell (Carol), Lilly "Esther" Mack (Late James), Francis (Deanna), and Lloyd (Claudia). He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was born in Algiers, LA, was a longtime resident of Belle Chasse, LA, and a cherished resident of Riverbend Nursing Home. He served in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam era. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM until the service. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2021.

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Kathy Newcomb

January 30, 2021

I’m so sorry to hear of the death of Mr Johnny. My father Murphy Dore knew the entire family from Algiers. Him and Mr Johnny were reunited when my Mother became a patient at Riverbend Nursing home in May three years ago, she died in May 2018 and my father 81 visited Mr Johnny daily after her death until Covid would not let him. Mr Johnny would be outside on my daily visits to see my Mom and we would have conversations, he was so nice and I think looked forward to our visits. Sending prayers to him and his family.

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