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Richard Kernion Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Richard Kernion Obituary

KERNION Richard Kernion, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Satterlee Kernion, their two children, Richard Kernion, Jr. and Amy Kernion, daughter-in-law, Carey Kuebel Kernion and two grandchildren, Richard Joseph "Trey" Kernion, III and Summer Lynn Kernion, loving siblings,Yvette Kernion O'Rourke, Ann Kernion (Sr. Jeanne d'Arc), Paul de Kernion, Jean de Kernion, Sidney Kernion and Jerry Kernion. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Sidney Kernion and Anna Bayhi Kernion. Richie Kernion served the people of New Orleans during the administration of Mayor Moon Landrieu (1970-1978) first as the Chief of Staff and later as Chief Administrative Officer. After leaving public service, he went on to become the President of Bartlett Chemical Company, serving in that capacity until his retirement. He was a proud member and past Captain of the Tally-Ho Club and a member of the Southern Yacht Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LAKELAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Friends may visit after 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ladies' Leukemia League, P.O. Box 9355, Metairie, LA 70055-9355 or Danielle Inn, P.O. Box 2976, Covington, LA 70434 are preferred. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Kernion

15 Entries

Mary Johns

February 7, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep your father in our prayers.

Sincerely, Patrick & Mary Johns

Annette Mogabgab

February 7, 2010

Please accept my most sincere condolences. What a dear man who will be missed by all that had the honor of meeting him.

Patricia Ponthier

February 6, 2010

Richie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your father. I pray that time will ease your sorrow and that you and your family will soon be able to look back on good times and good memories.

Jeanie Favret

February 6, 2010

Sidney,Jerry and entire Kernion Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Richard. I had the opportunity to meet him on several occasions with my husband Charley. Your family will be in my constant thoughts and prayers.

Denis Barry

February 6, 2010

Good memories from the '70s at City Hall. More recently, evenings at Mandina's in Mandeville. Verna - Kent, so sorry.

Patrick Browne

February 6, 2010

We are keeping the entire Kernion family in our thoughts and prayers.

-Kim & Patrick Browne

Robert Winn

February 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert, Meredith, Kailey, and
Bobby Winn

Patricia (Pat) O'Rourke

February 5, 2010

To all the Kernions: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It's been a long time since I've seen Richie and the rest of you but I do have fond memories of a fun-loving man who took Tom and I to a fantastic New Years Eve party back in 1959. We had a ball! God bless you all, especially Yvette and Dan and family and sister, Anne, in this time of sorrow.

February 5, 2010

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

February 5, 2010

Dearest Marie, Richie. Amy & Family:

Our heartfelt sympathy on the recent passing of Big Richie. He was truly a class act. We wish we could attend the Memorial Mass, but Paul had a stroke and is bedridden, and I am his caregiver, so we are homebound. We remember you as a loving family whom we shared such good times with at Jesuit. Please know that Richie and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lovingly and with Blessings,
The Paul Heigle Family
(Paul, Sandy, Kris and Kerry)

Al Silvas

February 5, 2010

Richie,

I sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers go out to you and your family in these difficult times. May he continue to live through all of the stories and memories that you shared together.

Due to a League Game with my U12 Girls i will not be able to attend the service.

Al Silvas

Alice & Clyde Hart

February 5, 2010

May the Lord bless and keep you in a restful and comfortable place.

Kris Neu

February 5, 2010

My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve the loss of Richard Sr. Please know we are all praying for your family here in Alabama. Kris Neu-office manager LGK Sales & Marketing/NLM

Frank & Edwina Costley

February 5, 2010

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

Frank Marcello

February 5, 2010

I had the honor of meeting Mr. Richard at Mandinas. Our entire Mandinas family offer Mrs. Kernion, Richie and Amy our sympathies and prayers during their time of loss. The phrase that comes to mind in remembering Mr. Richard is "the epitome of a class gentleman".

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