Ronald John Campora

CAMPORA Ronald John Campora, 60, of Covington, LA., died July 5, 2008 after a bold fight with Cancer. USMC Sgt. Campora served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a tunnel rat, front man and in land mine demolition. Mr. Campora, also known by many as "Campy" spent most of his life in the New Orleans area. He owned numerous lounges including the Half Shell in New Orleans, Campy's in Slidell and Pelican Bay in Chalmette. After the hurricane he worked again for New Orleans Glass in Pensacola, FL. Mr. Campora was a loving husband, dad, brother, PawPaw, uncle and friend to all. He is preceded in death by his father Rudolph Campora, brother Richard Campora and Nephew Neal Cody. Survivors include his wife Noel Campora of Covington, Mother Lena Campora, Sister and Brother in Law Sandra and Paul Bourg of Gulf Po MS., Marcia Wieklinski of Carlsbad, CA. Linda Campora of Slidell, La. His children, Rhonda Lacoste and Paul Campora of Abita Springs and Dana Duet of Slidell. Step-children Kristin Myers of Nashville, TN, Russell Myers of Slidell and Travis Myers of McComb, M.S. Nephews Keith and Brian Bourg of Slidell. Sister in law Jane Campora of Memphis, TN., Mother and Father in Law, Sammie and Charlie Rex of Winter Park, FL. Sister in law, Honey Rex of Naples, FL, Brother in laws, Randy and Donney Rex of Orlando, Fl and Sandy Rex of Chicago, II. He is also survived by his grandchildren Amy and Dylan Lacoste of Abita and Nicole and Rachel Cody of Slidell and step-grandchild Brayden Myers. Mr. Campora is also survived by many life time friends from New Orleans, Mandeville, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Henley Field, Picayune and Slidell. Gravesite service will be at the Biloxi National Cemetery, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Fisher House at Keesler Airforce Base.