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Thomas Delahay Dunn Jr. Esq.

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Thomas Dunn Obituary

Thomas Delahay Dunn, Jr. Esq. passed away on April 23, 2018 at the age of 49. Beloved son of Thomas Delahay Dunn, Sr. and Betty Ann Pelitere Dunn. Brother of Elizabeth Dunn Bordes and Brother-in-law of Lance J. Bordes. Beloved uncle of Walsh Louis Bordes, Marais Elizabeth Bordes, Kern Joseph Bordes and Baby Barrett Michael Bordes. Nephew of Norbert J. Dunn. Cherished Fiancee` of Maura Ann Hudson and faithful and devoted friend of Alvin Miester, Victor Vignes, and Pam Occhipinti. Mr. Dunn was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, and Loyola University School of Law. He had a private practice for many years and most recently was an attorney with the office of public defenders in St. Bernard Parish. He was also an extensive and passionate collector of antiquities, a real estate investor, and a political enthusiast. Tom was a charitable and generous man as well as a friend to those in need. We will always carry his memory in our hearts. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SONS, 3827 Canal Street, on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 12:15 PM. Friends may visit between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Thursday and after 10:00 AM on Friday. Interment will be St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Lighthouse to the Blind or to Meals on Wheels, two charities that were close to Tom's heart. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.schoenfh.com

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2018.

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Jason Hutter

September 20, 2023

God bless you Tom. I wouldve made the funeral had I known about it. I just found out last year and was thinking of you today. You were a great friend and youll be missed.

Charles Marilyn Shepard

May 16, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles and Marilyn Shepard, Baton Rouge, LA (phone 225-771-8810)

Patricia Taylor

May 7, 2018

My sympathy is extended to the Dunn and Bordes families in their time of loss. Tom was a dear friend and will be missed.

Tom the Attorney

David Nance

April 27, 2018

Connie & Bobby Depew

April 26, 2018

Miss Betty and Mr. Del,

Bobby and I are glad to have known Tommy. He was such a great guy. Please take comfort knowing that your family and friends are here for you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We extend our deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless! Love y'all. Connie and Bobby Depew

Barbara Fowler

April 26, 2018

Prayers for the Dunn family rest in peace Tom you will be missed. John@Bobbie Fowler.

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Donna Breen

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Lesa Eiserloh-Beck

April 26, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Julie Vignes

April 26, 2018

Julie Vignes and family extend our sincere sympathy to you all. We will continue to uplift you all in high thought and prayer.

34th JDC, Public Defenders Office

Thomas Gernhauser

April 26, 2018

Our hearts are heavy at the 34th JDC Public Defenders Office. Tom's compassion and attention to his clients needs will be greatly missed. We will always be grateful for his professionalism, friendship, and sense of humor. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family and friends that we know were very dear to him.

Mary Ann McGrath Swaim

April 26, 2018

Always the true gentleman!!! Ever the compassionate heart, the Civilian mind!!! Professionalism personified!!!

I admired him so, and am grateful for having called him my colleague & friend. May he rest In peace!!!

Condolences to the family from Mary Ann - & would have been from Professor Louisiana Swaim, too!

Bouterie Law Firm

April 25, 2018

Tom was a good man with a passion to help those in need. These attributes served him well as an attorney and led him to be a fierce fighter for his clients. We were proud to call him our friend. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family.

April 25, 2018

Dear Liz and Lance, the death of your beloved brother, Tom, is a sadness that fills the hearts of everyone in your family. A son, brother, uncle, fiancé and good friend his death has created a void in so many lives. We know, however, that you have many wonderful, warm memories of your life with Tom and those memories shall keep him a part of your lives forever.
As requested, we shall send a memorial donation in his name to the Lighthouse for the Blind.
Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May his special place in your heart give you some solace during this difficult time.
Louana and Ted

Karen Murray

April 25, 2018

Dear Uncle Delly, Aunt Betty, Liz & family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time❣ We pray the Lord will comfort you and Bless you with strength and good health!
We will always remember our fond memories growing up spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Birthdays with our cousin and nephew Tommy and all of the family❣ Dad always remembers and speaks fondly of his enjoyable Chinese lunch visit with Tommy a few years ago. Tommy picked Dad up and brought him to a Chinese restaurant on Veterans next to Dorignacs. He was very thoughtful and generous to do that❣
Praying for all of you❣ ♀♂
Love, Uncle Norby,
Karen & Mike , Lori & Matt

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