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Walter Maestri Obituary

MAESTRI Walter S. Maestri, Jr., on Monday, February 13, 2006. A devout Catholic, member of St. Pius X parish, retired realtor and business owner of 55 years, a Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, St. Dominic Council, and a World War II Veteran. Loving husband of the late Cecelia M. Leonhard. Father of Walter S. Maestri III, Howard G. Maestri, Elenora C. Karl, and Juanita J. Cressend. Grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 21. Age 85 years. A native and life-long resident of New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2006. Interment in Metairie Cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday at the church after 12:00 Noon. Donations to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association preferred. Arrangements by JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2006.

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Kathy and Bob DeLoach

February 18, 2006

We are deeply saddened and send sincere condolences to all the family. Our prayers will be with you.

Scott & Shyla Downing

February 18, 2006

It was a joy and pleasure to know "Pops". All our Mardi Gras and family functions with you were truly blessed with his presence. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.



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Elsie & Pat Spaulding

February 16, 2006

Elsie and I offer our condolences to you and your family.

Ned Chiro

February 16, 2006

The Apostle Paul's message in 1 Thessalonians 4:13 is always helpful when we lose a loved one.

Paul reminded the Ephesians that they did not need to mourn their dead as did the pagans who had no hope. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)

With deepest symthathy and condolences.

Betty & Riley Peveto

February 16, 2006

Betty and I will miss Pops...he will be remember by us as a kind and considerate man that deeply loved his family and was evidenced by his presence at every family celebration...may God bless the Maestri family in this time of loss.

James McCann

February 15, 2006

My heartfelt thoughts, prayers and sympathy are extended to the entire Maestri family at this time of loss. He was a fine and decent man and a good friend. He deserves to rest in Peace.

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