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Ralph Gerald "Jerry" Leonard Sr.

Ralph Gerald "Jerry" Leonard Sr. obituary

Ralph Leonard Obituary

LEONARD Ralph Gerald "Jerry" Leonard, Sr. passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Louise Gregoire Leonard by second marriage, and the late Marion Oddo Leonard by first marriage. Father of Terry L. Bourque, Karen L. Wells, Pauline Pellissier, Alise Bogan, Ralph Leonard Jr., Robert Leonard Sr., and the late Debra L. Reed. Step father of Deborah Adams, Barry Sapia, Belinda Patin, Melinda Musmeci, and the late Christine Bauman. Brother of the late Bernadette Cavallo. Brother in law of Frank Cavallo, Sr. Survived by 29 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and predeceased by Robert L. Leonard Jr, and Starlynn M. Hall. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran, worked as a Maitre d' for the Roosevelt and Fairmont Hotels, and was employed by McDermott. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA, on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 PM until 9 PM and Thursday morning from 9 AM until 11 AM. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.nola.com/obituaries/t-p.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2010.

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January 11, 2011

Hey Dad,

I just got news that Aunt Elaine passed away and it got thinking about you (I think about you all the time). But I started thinking about all the wonderful times we spend together (like Wanda said) swimming, crawfishing, crabbing, it was great.... All the barbecue's with Aunt Elaine, Uncle Sal and the rest of the gang was very memorable.

I miss you so much. You are forever in my heart...
Love ya
Alise

Danielle Hall

July 20, 2010

Paw Paw,

A few days have passed since we said our final goodbye and I sit and think about you every day, I know that now you are in a better place. I remember you being at my bed side every day when I was sick and in the hospital for 6 weeks, you were the first person I saw when I woke up. I think back on all the events of my life and you were always there good and bad and it makes me smile. I even think of the times we would get caught behind the shad in the back yard and we would get put on the RED sofa till our mom would come to get us. You were always a Great man with a heart of gold that loved all he's Kids and Grandkids more then words could say, and we all loved you just as much. I love and miss you so much paw paw, you will live on for every in our hearts.

Love you
Danielle

Wanda Vicari

July 15, 2010

Uncle,

You are truly one of a kind. I slept many nights at your house growning up and was jealous of all the lively goings on with you all. Seven children, what a legacy to leave.

I remember the backyard swims, the going crawfishing and crabing, the picnics - our family was blessed.

We will miss you, but know you are in a better place.

Your Niece,
Wanda Ford Vicari

Alise Bogan

July 15, 2010

Dad,
We are laying you to rest today,a well needed and deserved rest,no more pain, you can now be with the ones who left before you...
When I think back to my childhood I can honestly say my fondest moments are of you teaching me how to swim in Lake Pontchatrain. I was so tiny and scared but you held on to me and never let go, even when I did get it, you were always there to catch me. Thank you Dad, I will always keep you in my Heart. You were one of a kind.
Good Night and Sleep Well...
All My Love Always, Leece

Margaret Gregoire

July 14, 2010

Dear Louise and all your family, I am so sorry to of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. love Biscuit

Robin Gregoire-Girard

July 14, 2010

I am so sorry about your loss, and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. ....

Terry Bourque

July 14, 2010

Dad,
You are now with loved ones that you've missed for so long, and are not in any more pain. I'm sure that Nanny was the Angel sent by God to meet you for your journey. I can only imagine your delight when you passed over. You loved being with family and friends and was usually the Life of the Party! I will forever hold dear to my heart memories of our life with you, but the one I hold dearest to my heart is after you would come home from the Roosevelt Hotel, late at night, and you would wake me up to go dancing with you in the living room! Now Dad, you are dancing in Heaven!! I love you dad, "as high as the sky, as deep as the sea, and all the universe."
All my love, Terry

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