Jorge Luis "Pichi" Ferrer

Jorge Luis ("Pichi") Ferrer passed away peacefully at his Algiers home on September 1, 2016. Son of the late Alberto Luis Ferrer, Sr. and Olga Lopez Ferrer, Jorge was a native of Havana, Cuba and a resident of New Orleans for 55 years. In 1961, Jorge legally immigrated to the United States of America with his family after the oppressive communist government of Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries took over Cuba. In 1971 he met his great love, Sue, whom he wed at Holy Name of Jesus Church in 1974 and with whom he would share life for the next 42 years. Jorge was Vice-President and Senior Traveling Officer for the International Department of Whitney National Bank. Upon his departure from Whitney, Jorge pursued other business ventures until his health started to decline in 2012. Two months after his retirement, he was diagnosed with ALS, which he battled until his passing. Preceded in death by his parents, Jorge is survived by his wife Sue LeBlanc Ferrer; his brother Alberto Luis Ferrer, Jr. (Maria); his sister S. Maria Elena Ferrer-Lopez, SSND; and sisters-in-law Ann Hastings LeBlanc, Janet LeBlanc Domino (Mike), and Beth LeBlanc (Susan). He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his "Dos Amigo" Jim Huey, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. There are so many people to whom we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude, first among them family members and friends who went out of their way to demonstrate love and support throughout this journey. We are also deeply thankful for the efforts of the doctors, therapists, administrators and nurses at the LSU MDA/ALS Clinic-in particular Drs. Amy Gutierrez and Stephen Kantrow. The assistance of Access Respiratory (especially Anna Campo) and of the staff at Mr. Wheelchair (particularly Sean and James) has been invaluable. And we are indebted to the nurses, therapists, and staff of STAT Home Health Care and St. Joseph Hospice, as well as Jorge's caregiver Jay Jay Jacobs. It was Jorge's particular request that all who mourn his loss pray for ALS patients and their families whose journeys continue. Per his wish, a private burial has been held. The family respectfully requests that those who would like to make a gesture in remembrance of Jorge donate to the LSU MDA/ALS Clinic. (Please make checks payable to MDA; the memo line should note, "In memory of Jorge Ferrer--New Orleans LSU MDA/ALS Clinic." Address: MDA, 2800 Veterans Blvd., Suite 329, Metairie, LA, 70002.)