Tracy Simon Landry entered eternal rest in New Orleans on April 3, 2020. He was born in New Orleans and was a lifelong resident of Meraux Louisiana. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. In his early adulthood at the age of 20, he was drafted into the Military in 1967 and joined the U.S. Navy SeaBees. He served in the Vietnam War. He was discharged from service in 1969. He met his wife Carolyn and somehow convinced her to marry him after only 3 months of dating. They married the following April of 1970. He worked construction and iron work. He taught welding at St. Bernard Parish VoTech. He was an avid fisherman and trawler of which he made a good living. He then became a project engineer for Broadmoor, then Gibbs Construction and finally the McDonnel Group where he retired in 2004.
He is survived by his beloved family: wife Carolyn Poirrier Landry, son Troy and daughter-in-law Elaine and grandchildren Lane Palmisano and Ellie Landry. Also, his sister Lois Landry Saunier, brother Kermit Landry (Donna) and brother Glenn Landry (Dolores), and sisters-in-law Hazel Heaney and Lena Poirrier. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lenies and Leona Landry, his son Todd Landry, loving dog companion Tiki, his sisters-in-law Claire Poirrier Puissegur, Linda Poirrier and brothers-in-law Sidney Poirrier, Frank Poirrier, George Heaney and Clifford Saunier.
Tracy was a quiet man of few words who refrained from sharing his opinions. He was the quintessential optimist. JUST KIDDING! Everyone who knew him, knew him as a boisterous man who was very opinionated and loud, humorous yet very pessimistic. That is who we loved. He also loved to make everyone around him laugh. He was a headstrong man but soft like a teddy bear. He didn’t hesitate to show emotion and help his friends, family and neighbors.
Tracy loved to ride his motorcycle, go fishing and duck hunting. He loved to take a drive and go to “da island”. As a teenager, he often burned the tires off his cars, but his parents never understand why his tires didn’t last long. Thus, as an adult, he enjoyed going to car races with his friends. He prided himself as being a “food connoisseur”. He could always tell you where to get the best of any cuisine you were looking to try, because he had been everywhere in South Louisiana, dragging poor Carol with him, looking for the best of whatever he craved. He had a decades long love affair with boudin, cracklins, hogs head cheese and Alka seltzer. He loved that Alka seltzer. “It tastes like candy” is what he would say. He was a great cook as well, known for his great baked macaroni, chicken wings, weenie stew, Gumbo, roast and ribs.
Most of all, he loved and cherished his family. He shared a lot of wisdom and love, for which we all benefit. We are all blessed for having him in our lives. Tracy, you are Forever in our Hearts.
Due to current circumstances, private funeral services will be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA. He will be laid to rest with military honors in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. The family invites you to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences online at www.stbernardmemorial.com.
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