Philip Everett "Phil" Fielding Sr.

Philip "Phil" Everett Fielding, Sr. died peacefully at home in Metairie, LA on September 8, 2015 at the age of 86. Phil is survived by his first wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Hymel Fielding and their children - Linda F. Savage (wife of Michael W. Savage, Sr.), Philip E. Fielding, Jr., Leslie F. Gagnet (wife of Phil Gagnet), Stephanie E. Fielding, Geralyn A. Fielding and Edith "Becky" Fielding Myers; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; one brother - Richard H. Fielding; his sister - Edith Welch Greenwood; and long-time companion - Carol Wilson. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Evelyn Hof Gagliano Fielding; one son - Richard H. Fielding, Sr., and two brothers - Edward J. Fielding, Jr. and John "Jack" J. Fielding, Sr. Phil was born on September 7, 1929 in New Orleans, LA to Edward Joseph Fielding, Sr. and Edith Henrietta Josephine Schoen Fielding. He graduated from Saint Peter's Elementary and Saint Paul's High School. He then went to Louisiana State University followed by Soule Business College where he earned a degree in Business. He continued his education at Tulane University earning a degree in mechanical engineering. Phil served in the United States Air Force as a plane mechanic. After moving to New Orleans, Phil began working for the Port of New Orleans. After leaving the Port, he worked at the Chrysler Plant at Michoud. Later, after being prompted by his mother, he took a position on the board at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home and thus began a 57 year career in the funeral industry. While at Schoen's, he served as past president and chairman of the Regional Planning Commission of the Young Men's Business Association, was a 20 year member and past Grand Marshal of the Edward Douglas White Council, Knights of Columbus, and also a member of the Kiwanis Club Dawn Busters, where he received honors for expanding the Kiwanis Club into the French Quarter and Covington during his 50 years of service to the organization. Phil was the right hand man to William J. Guste, Jr. when he was elected as Attorney General of Louisiana in 1972 and was instrumental in the development of Lafreniere Park, opening the Park's first concession stand in the late 1970s. Phil was a generous, witty and dedicated individual who loved his family and friends. He loved helping others, politics and horse racing. A funeral mass is scheduled to take place at 11:30 AM on Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433 which will immediately follow visiting hours at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Wake services on the South Shore are scheduled on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 6-9:00 PM at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119. All are welcomed to attend and celebrate Phil's life. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers and hospital staff of Canon Hospice for all of their love and support. With special thanks to Escalither Carey and Lydia Schindler for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty. E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington has been entrusted with arrangements. Sign the family guest book or offer condolences on our tribute wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com