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Robert D'Aquin Obituary

Robert Richard D'Aquin passed away on January 8 at the age of 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dolores Ryan D'Aquin and Harry Joseph D'Aquin. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,Melanie Wise D'Aquin, and his brother, David Michael D'Aquin (Sandra). Father of: Colleen D. Bosley (Jason) and Paulette D. Nitschke (Dan). Grandfather of: Skyler Nitschke Euper (Hayden), Luke, Jaden and Aaron Nitschke; and Hernando, Raphael and Angel Bosley. He was a 31 year veteran of N.O. Police Dept. and served honorably with the U.S. Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve. He also faithfully attended the East Jefferson Wellness Center. The family thanks Dr. Chris Joplin and the wonderful staff and nurses at Heart of Hospice. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA 70002 on Wed., February 7 at 12 pm with visitation beginning at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 4526 S. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125 or masses.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2024.

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R Ryan Cole

October 11, 2024

I am sorry for your loss. My father attended St. Paul´s from Natchez. Is this Robert?

John Favaloro

October 8, 2024

Rest in peace Robert.

Chuck Harrington

January 17, 2024

Very sorry to learn of Robert´s passing. He was a close friend of my brother Bob. Robert lived in Abita Springs and had a horse named Chief. We lived 4 miles from Abita and Bob and Mel Faust would ride their horses to Abita to visit Robert. Then the three would ride the woods in the Abita area. Robert, Bob and Mel graduated from St Paul´s together. I was older but did St Paul´s activities with Robert. A good guy. Sorry for your loss.

Chuck Harrington

January 16, 2024

Very sorry to learn of Robert´s death. He was a close friend of my brother Bob. They graduated from St Paul´s together. Robert grew up in Abita Springs and had a horse named Chief. We lived about 4 miles from Abita and Bob and Mel Faust, another friend and classmate of Robert, use to ride their horses to Robert´s house to visit. When they got there, the three would ride horses all day in the Abita area. The three spent many good times together riding horses and doing activities in high school together. I was a year older than Robert and participated with him also during school activities. Very sorry for your loss.

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St. Angela Merici Church

901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA

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