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John Hemstreet Obituary

John Michael Hemstreet, 67, Supervisory Auditor, passed away after a long struggle with cancer in Chalmette, LA, on Sunday, August 19th, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 4th, 1951 to Marcella Bailey Hemstreet and the late Frank Silas Hemstreet, Jr., in New Orleans, LA. He is survived by his beloved wife Angelica of 42 years; his four children, Mikey, Paul, Alisha, and Alison; his daughters-in-law, Amanda and Candace; his son-in-law, Brian; and his four grandchildren, Amelie, Alydia, Brady, and Eben. Brother to Marcia, Melanie, Frank & Barbara. John will forever be remembered for his infectious laugh, his can-do attitude, and his kind heart. In lieu of flowers, please indulge in a corny joke with your loved ones, as John would have done with you. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in his memory at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA. on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. To sign the on line guest register, please visit www.Greenwoodfuneralhome.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24, 2018.

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Demetria Bateman

August 17, 2020

John was the best Boss anyone could have. In addition, he was someone who you could talk to about anything with and he would put that rainbow at the end of your dark clouds! I miss you so much( you will always be my Boss) He will never be forgotten in my heart.

MARK AND PAM FORTIR

MARK FORTIEER

September 26, 2018

John and our gang hung out at my house almost everyday when in high school.
I am so sorry of his passing, he was funny and had a great sense of humor

MARK, STEVE, MIKE, GLENN , BENNY, SHARON, MELANIE (GREAT TIMES)

Barbara Carey

September 13, 2018

Thinking of you

Louis Lehr

August 29, 2018

I knew John as a fellow adjunct accounting instructor at Nunez Community College. He helped many students succeed, especially in the upper level courses. When John fell seriously ill at mid-term several semesters ago, he later unselfishly returned to finish the semester so those students could complete the course. I feel fortunate to have known him. With kind thoughts and prayers.

Debie Hanlon

August 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Hemstreet family especially my childhood friend Barbara! I have fond memories of John and will keep all of you in my prayers!

Karen Young

August 25, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hemstreet family during this time of loss. John may be gone but he will not be forgotten. He was one in a million.

Eileen Spears

August 24, 2018

Please accept our condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with John. He was so intelligent, thorough, and his comic relief was exceptional. He has definitely made a positive diffence.

God bless and keep you all in His loving care.

Robert Brossette

August 24, 2018

My condolences to John's family. John and I went to St. Raphael and Jesuit together and knew each other well in grammar and high school. Sorry again for your loss

August 24, 2018

My condolences to John's family. He was one of my first colleagues at NFC back in 1999. He will be truly missed. Karen (KT) Timmons

Bobby Fuller

August 23, 2018

My condolences to John's family. I have many fond memories of John at St. Raphael and hanging out with the all of the Hemstreet's at the house on St. Rock Street.

Mickey Quinlan

August 23, 2018

John and I were classmates at Jesuit and often sat together on the bus to and from City Park for track practice. What an easy going guy with a great sense of humor- we laughed a lot! Prayers and thoughts for those that have been close to him, as you know you've lost someone special

Timothy Galvin

August 23, 2018

My condolences to John's family. I had the good fortune of knowing from St. Raphael and Jesuit. It was always a joy to be around him.

Audrey Zeringue

August 23, 2018

My condolences to the family of John. I worked with father at Cytec industries.
Audrey Zeringue

Bruce Young

August 23, 2018

John was a special person because he could make anyone that met him feel special!

Guy Graci

August 22, 2018

My heart is very heavy as I have lost a very dear friend but it cannot compare to the loss of the family patriarch of the Hemstreet family. To Angie and the entire family, we are here for you at this difficult time. God Bless you my friend John, Rest in Peace you will never be forgotten. Guy and Janice Graci

Lisa Emboulas Farrell

August 22, 2018

Mike, Amanda and family, Know that you are lifted in prayer and feel the loving arms of the Great Comforter enfolding you in His love through this difficult time.

Carey Turner

August 22, 2018

John was one of a kind, very smart, but still very personable and down to earth. My heart goes out to Angie, Mikey, Paul, Alisha, Alison and his grandchildren whom he dearly loved. John will be missed by all who knew him.

Demetria Bateman

August 21, 2018

I lost a Boss that was Godsent, genuine, faithful, well liked who I'll never see again. It really hurt my heart knowing I will not have a chance to tell the best man who changed life for me Thank You for believing in me to the very end! I had to pass his office knowing I'll never see him again, my angel, my favorite boss, my best friend! Life is short and even though you're not here, I know you're another angel protecting me and will still be always near! May you Rest In Peace my favorite Boss, JoHn M. Hemstreet!

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