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BORN

1949

DIED

2024

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5200 Canal Boulevard

New Orleans, Louisiana

Vaughn Kleinschmidt Obituary

Vaughn M. Kleinschmidt entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Son of the late Alvin and Bertha Kleinschmidt and brother of the late Kelvin Kleinschmidt. He is loved and missed by his daughter Jennifer A. Kleinschmidt and Michelle M. Villavaso (Brian), and his grandchildren Morgan and Luke Villavaso, who brought him great joy. Vaughn was born in New Orleans and grew up mostly in Chalmette, LA. He was a veteran and honorably served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He raised a family in Harvey, LA and after a 30+ year career with Bell South, he retired to Diamondhead, MS and later Slidell, LA. Vaughn never met a stranger and greatly enjoyed joking around with everyone. In addition to spending time with his grandkids, Vaughn enjoyed golf, fishing, and the gulf coast. Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124, followed by a Mass at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Foundation. For condolences visit www.greenwoodfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 29 to Jun. 2, 2024.

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Harold Chastant

June 16, 2024

I only learned after Mass today from a former South Central Bell co -worker that my friend and co -worker passed away. I wish to express my sympathy and my prayers for Vaughn´s family . We spent many times over our careers sharing and talking about our youth growing up in Arabi. We did not know each other then but we did have many common acquaintances. He was a Arabi Elementary and Saint Maurice Catholic Church member while I was from the other side of the tracks being a Saint Claude Heights Elementary and a Saint John Vianney Church member. We spent many talks debating who went to the best school and the best church. I can tell you he loved his family , especially his two daughters and his late brother. I know he will be sadly missed and I know he was a friend to everyone. Rest in peace my friend. Harold Chastant

Rachelle Favre

June 4, 2024

I will miss my sweet neighbor and friend. He was always so sweet to me and my daughter. I will keep the memories so close to my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God welcome him into Heaven.

Paul Davis

June 4, 2024

So Sorry To Hear. A Great Nice, Friendly and Funny Man. He will be missed.

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Mike Fahrenholt

May 31, 2024

Heartfelt Condolences to the family. I worked with Vaughn, at Bell, for many years. He will be missed.

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8

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124

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8

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124

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