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Thomas Weaver Obituary

WEAVER Thomas A. Weaver passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL. He was born in Lutcher, LA on May 27,1959 and was a longtime resident of St. Rose, LA. Loving son of Simone Pomainville Barbara and stepson of John F. Barbara, Jr. Loving father of Carrie Weaver and Brandi Weaver Granier. Grandfather of Kairi Stewart, Bailey Melancon and Carter Granier. Devoted brother of Michael Weaver, Victor Weaver and James Weaver, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tom lived with his close friend, Nancy Grant and her son Tom in Reston, VA and worked for DECA until they moved to Sarasota in July. Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, the late Terrence Weaver. He worked as executive chef for Christian's Restaurant and The Court of Two Sisters until moving to Reston, VA in 2005. Thomas was published in many cuisine journals and books, and was even a guest chef at a special birthday breakfast for Julia Child. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM with Visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2014.

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Katherine Ricca

January 24, 2024

Watching you today, making Shrimp Carrie on Great Chefs. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Dennis lee

August 17, 2023

sadly missed.

OLD FRIEND

August 29, 2014

RUSH 2112 BLASTING OUT OF JENSON 6X9 SPEAKERS IN BACK OF RUST COLOR NOVA DRIVE ON TOM......

Chef Jared Hutto

August 27, 2014

Chef, you gave so much of yourself to family and food, you will truly be missed. You taught so many so much about food and life that your legacy and cooking will never die.
I will miss you

August 27, 2014

Thank you, Tom, for being such a caring person to Nancy and others. Rest in peace. Nancy Osborn/John Farrell

Christina Graff

August 27, 2014

Rest in Peace Lil Tommy, Remember you cooking and baking at such a young age, You will be missed. Your will live on through the daughter & granddaughter,and all of your family.

August 27, 2014

God Bless your family at this time. Working with a true Creole artist of a Chef was well missed after Hurricane Katrina sent him away. With much love and respect, June Fallo (Past Director of Sales with The Court of Two Sisters Restaurant)

Wayne Mascarella

August 27, 2014

Rest in peace my friend Thank you for being such a great friend through many wonderful years.

Joan/Tom Waggoner/Conrad

August 26, 2014

Such a nice human and so good to Nancy and others. Too young to go.

dennis & gwen lee

August 26, 2014

our thoughs & prayers are with you & your family.

Tiffany McCall

August 26, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories shared forever. We miss you Chef..... Tiffany @ The Court of Two Sisters

Lynnie Pope-Hier

August 25, 2014

Hi, My Cousin, My Friend ! I shall always remember the words "Throw me somthin Mista" and treasure the memories you gave to 5 people when we visited for Mardi Gra. You guided us all the way and kept us safe and so very HAPPY ! The connection we made that week has stayed with us all these years and no one can ever take those memories away !! You are going to be hanging out with all the best now and always remember that even if you can't be with us...in Spirit you shall walk with me everyday, un heard , unseen, but oh, so very dear. I Love You Tommy Weaver.....Lynnie

Erika Pallie

August 25, 2014

To those left behind, Nancy, Lauren, and all loved ones, we are so sorry for your loss! Sending West Virginia Love

Anna Maguire

August 25, 2014

Rest in peace my friend. Gods speed

Dubby Stoker

August 25, 2014

Good night, Tommy

CINDY VARVARO GRASS

August 25, 2014

Tommy always friends at heart Rest in peace my friend!

sharon marshall

August 24, 2014

Rest in peace tommy your classmate.

sharon marshall

August 24, 2014

Rest in peace tommy.

August 24, 2014

Rock On my brother ....... the Heavens have better food and are a better place now that your home

LORETTA FROMMEYER

August 24, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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