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Norman Prendergast Obituary

PRENDERGAST Norman William Prendergast on Thursday, November 26th, 2009, at the age of 86, passed away at the Serenity Senior Residence. Loving husband for 59 years to Joyce Rita Macke Prendergast. Preceded in death by both parents, William M Prendergast Sr. and Clara St Clair Prendergast, brothers Milton and William Prendergast Jr., sisters Ernestine Becnel, Majorie Vogel and Francis Hall and daughter in law Ann Sico Prendergast. Survived by sons Barry (Beth), Brian (Debbie), Bruce (Wendy), Brett and Brad (Julie) Prendergast and nine grandchildren. Norman was born in New Orleans, Louisiana where he lived his entire life. A graduate of Warren Easton High School, he joined the Army and served during WWII in the 223rd Signal Depot Company serving in Central Burma in Southeast Asia. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He then attended Loyola University obtaining a BS in Accounting and his law degree. A long time parishioner of Saint Raphael Parish, after Katrina a member of the Parish of Saint Angela Merici. He practiced law in New Orleans, in private practice, as an assistant US Attorney and with the SBA. He was a two term president of the Brother Martin Parent's Club and was a recipient of the school's Founders Medal. Special thanks to the employees of Serenity Senior Residence and R&R Home Health Care. Friends and family are invited to a visitation Wednesday, December 2, 2009 starting at 9:00 AM with a Funeral Mass at 12:00 in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, New Orleans with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Please sign a guestbook at www.schoencanalstreet.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2009.

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Jo Anne Martiny

December 3, 2009

Brett - On behalf of everyone here at Bernard, Cassisa, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

December 1, 2009

To Brett and Family:

I am a co-worker of Ann's and know she loved your family as much as her own. I am sure the two of them have already found each other. As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Dupuy

December 1, 2009

"Joan and I are so very sorry for your loss. Norman was great to be around. We only wish we lived closer to really enjoy his company. He and your family will always be included in our prayers." Tony & Joan Sico, Austin, Tx

Angela Sico

November 30, 2009

I always enjoyed Mr. Norman's sense of humor. We are very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

John(Bjohn) and Diane Davidson

November 30, 2009

To the Prendergast Family: You will be in our thoughts and prayers. The measure of a man is his family, and Mr. Prendergast has a great family. He has been a role model and inspiration to many people, including one that lived with the family for a summer a long time ago. He will be remembered as a kind, intelligent and funny New Orleans gentleman.

Diane Davidson

November 30, 2009

Dear Family...
What a wonderful legacy he left for the world. In his family he will live on - and in our memories. His graciousness in opening his home to John will always be remembered. You are blessed to have such a wonderful man to call Dad and Husband. My sincerest sympathies on your loss.

jc miller

November 30, 2009

so sorry for your lost. i knew him when he lived on dauphine st. what i remember most was when i would deliver medicine from livaudais pharmacy that he was a good tipper and i always call him mayor morrison as he looked somewhat like him. he was a really nice man. may god bless him.
j.c. miller

November 30, 2009

May God be with you in your time of bereavement. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.The neighborhood is not the same without your presence. You will always be in our thoughts and memories.
Blane and Jane Fisher & family

The Staff of Hospice Compassus

November 30, 2009

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

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