Victor Joseph Duvernay, Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born on February 21, 1954, to the late Victor J. Duvernay, Sr. and Lorriane Rouzan Duvernay. Victor graduated from Holy Cross High School where he was a member of the Tigers basketball team. He continued, on scholarship, to Xavier University where he played on the Gold Rush basketball team. He graduated with a degree in physical education and taught and coached in the Orleans Parish Public Schools until Katrina. Before his illness, he was a professional chauffeur for Audubon Limousine Service. Victor is predeceased by his parents, a sister Ona Ann Blossom and a son Algernon Doplemore. He is survived by two sisters, Maria Johnson and Lotus Greenwood, as well as a son Devyn Swanier and a daughter Whitley Smith. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial mass will be held at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Church, 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA on February 8, 2024 at 11:00 Visitation will begin at 9:00. Internment at Mt. Olivet. Please visit neptunesociety.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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Shaquanda Shaq Brown

March 8, 2025

To my coach from Andrew j. Bell we were undefeated an to my coach from John Mc the best ever coach. U will be missed from Shaq Brown. The Brown family from Dumaine St.

Tucine Brown Elzy

February 16, 2024

My condolences to the family. Mr. Duvernay was a very cool, caring, understanding, and compassionate teacher. He was my PE teacher at Andrew J. Bell Jr. High School. He encouraged me to continue playing sports and played a vital part in my life growing up. He was so proud to know that I continued with my studies and graduated with honors from junior and senior high school, as well as college.

Mr. Duvernay is a true definition of a man. He will be missed.

Kim Johnson

February 15, 2024

Mr. Duvernay was one of the coolest & toughest coaches at Andrew J. Bell, but we enjoyed his class in the late 80´s. I still remember on the 1st day of class, he wrote a story on the chalkboard and everyone came in and just started writing it down, and at the very end, it said, " Now throw the paper away, always read the directions 1st." So thanks to him, I take time to read the fine print. He was one of those gentle big pit bulls, his bark was bigger than his bite! He loved us and we loved him, he was well respected. Yet, I´m still mad that he made me jump those hurdles that I thought I couldn´t jump, he pushed and fussed, and made me do it, and guess what, I did! He believed in me when I didn´t believe in myself.

Thank you Mr. Duvernay, you have been unforgettable since I left Bell. You gave these project kids wisdom, guidance and hope, thank you! May you Rest in Power! You were loved and appreciated. You would be very proud of me, 2 Masters´ Degrees and you played a vital role in my success. God bless you! My deepest condolences to the family. He was a wonderful teacher, a great asset to our lives! We were blessed to have him.

God Bless,

Kim

Mrs. Gail Carter Dennis

February 13, 2024

I offer my condolences to you Algernon, as my former student at Edison School. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. My prayers are with this entire family.

Wayne G. Scott

February 13, 2024

I loved you like a Brother. Time to rest in peace..."I would love if the "Grand Architect of the Universe" would give you the assignment to be Angel on our shoulders...from Wayne Scott, Sr.

Mary Ann

February 12, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss... I remember Victor when I worked for All American Jeans, and he was going to Xavier... He was a Sweetheart...
God Bless your Family Victor

Jimmy Dominick

February 10, 2024

A friend, and college basketball teammate is what you were Vic!

Many games played between Holy Cross and St Aug when we were in High School, but we really became real friends at Xavier, as we played under legendary coach Bob Hopkins with the best city players from Booker T, Brother Martin, Holy Cross and St Aug, and out of staters! We were on Xaviers´ best team ever.

We always talked about how we beat Tulane in there Arena and stunned the NOLA SPORTS media.

Boy that was a great feeling that night with a pack house.

The best thing was that we never lost contact even till the end of your Eternal journey! We talked on the phone until you couldn´t any more.

One My brother, your now with the Lord! We´ll have some one on ones when I see you again! Best out of 7!

Jimmy Dominick (Nick) as you called me!

Leland Ellsworth

February 10, 2024

Victor
Condolences to you and your family. Will miss you and be remembered at our CCS events. Glad we had time to revisit our youth and spend time with those memories. For now rest yourself. We all will continue our journey in life until Our Lord and Saviour calls our name, "Come Up" and we bow our knee and say, "My Lord and My God".

Leland and Charlene

Wayne G. Scott, Sr. & Scott Family

February 10, 2024

I will miss you Vic...but I will see you again. May you be an "Angel on our shoulders". I can still see you now, shooting "3 pointers" before they were ever initiated...from Cousin Wayne & Scott Family.

Wanda Rouzan

February 9, 2024

Love you cuz! Wanda Rouzan (Alaska)

Leroy and Elaine Rouzan

February 9, 2024

Its okay Cuz you're in a better place. I'll join you later. May you rest in peace. Much love Cousin.

Joseph C Leblanc

February 9, 2024

My condolences to the family.

Quentin C Brooks

February 8, 2024

Condolences to the Duvernay family.

Pamella Scott Green

February 8, 2024

Cuz, you will truly be missed.

Robert Jupiter

February 8, 2024

As our hearts are filled with wonderful memories of the wonderful times we shared for so many years together, we celebrate you today, My Brother Vic, take Your rest!

Love You Man!
Robert Jupiter and Family

Lillie

February 7, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and light.

Rafael Perales

February 7, 2024

My prayer is with Victor family You were a great friend. Even a good teacher my daughter may the Lord bless you on the way to haven. We will miss you Victor

Dwain and Vivia Hall

February 6, 2024

Remember your good times and often reflect on them. Allow his memory and spirit to live with you. May God bless and comfort you in Jesus name
Dwain Hall ( Xavier ) and Vivia Hall ( Cohen)

Lisa Cobette Verrett

February 6, 2024

Will miss you my friend, Rest In Peace for eternity.

Wanda Martin

February 6, 2024

To the Duvernay Family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

With Deepest Sympathy & Prayers

Wayne & Wanda Colin Martin

Loretta Niemietz

February 6, 2024

I was saddened to hear of Victor's passing. I have fond memories of him as a young gentleman in my mathematics class at Holy Cross. I offer my deepest sympathy to his friends and family as they grieve his death. May he rest in peace.
Loretta Clement Niemietz

Lynn Theard Cobette

February 5, 2024

So sorry in the loss of long term friend Vic.. we were XU classmates and friends far beyond the college years.. he stayed in touch w many and recalled students names and post college direction often w/o the use of the yearbook to consult.. he loved the game of basketball.. for sure he will "hoop it up" now in heaven... RIP friend.. condolences to Abbie and Vic´s kids and family..