Gregory Linus Kadair Sr.

Gregory Linus Kadair Sr. passed away in Austin, TX on February 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 76. Gregory was born on October 17, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA to George A. Kadair, Sr. and Lucy LeBlanc Kadair. He attended St. Agnes Catholic School and Catholic High School in Baton Rouge. Gregory served our country during the Vietnam War as a member of the elite group, The Young Tigers of the US Air Force Strategic Air Command with top-secret security clearance. A longtime resident of New York, he loved the bright lights of the city, going to Broadway shows and watching the ball drop on New Year's Eve. Gregory was an avid fan of the LSU Tigers and the New York Yankees. He loved fishing and playing cards with his closest friends. However, he loved nothing more than to be with his family. He adored his children and grandchildren. Gregory was preceded in death by his daughter Jessica Layne Kadair and his father, George A. Kadair, Sr. He is survived by his children Gregory L. Kadair, Jr., (wife Nancy), Karla Kadair Doyle (husband Rod), Kristin Kadair and Andrew Kadair; his grandchildren Hunter Glup, Alex Kadair, Mickey Gile, Jr., Antonio Crisanti and Aayana Kadair; his great grandchild Aven Smith; his mother, Lucy LeBlanc Kadair; and his siblings, George A Kadair Jr., Dr. Michael J. Kadair Sr., John P. Kadair, Paul A. Kadair Sr., Peter C. Kadair, Mary Kadair Crump and Catherine A. Kadair. The family wishes to thank Gregory's caregivers at Cedar Pointe Health and Wellness Center in Austin, TX. A memorial Mass for Gregory will be held at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA at later date.