Louis Leon Rome, Jr.

He was born in Vacherie, Louisiana, on April 5, 1928 to Louis L. Rome, Sr. and Rose Haydel Rome. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. After graduating from Soulé Business College, he embarked on a 46 year career as a food broker with Progressive Brokerage Co Inc. He retired as a food service director, a title he held for 28 years. He was a member of the New Orleans Food Broker Association- and even served as president. He was proud to be awarded a certificate as an Honorary Citizen of New Orleans by Mayor Moon Landrieu.

As a devout Catholic, his faith was a very important part of his life. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Holy Name Society and a loyal parishioner of Saint Agnes for 69 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed ballroom dancing, reading, fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.

He was a kind, patient, and loving man- always putting his family first. As a man of strong faith, he prayed daily and never missed an opportunity to attend Mass. He lived his faith in his everyday life. Louis Rome was a gift- who taught us how to love and live. He will be cherished always.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Carlyn Gendron Rome; daughters, Paula Raymond (Rick), Mary Miller (Craig), Frederick, Maryland; sons, Neal Rome (Mary), Joseph Brent Rome (Joann) of Hoover, Alabama, and Louis L. Rome, III (Janet) of Covington, Louisiana; grandchildren, Dennis Raymond (Kristy) of Chicago, Illinois, Stephanie Raymond LeBlanc (Robbie), Bridget Raymond Wiederhold (Clark) of Mandeville, Louisiana, Veronica Rome Crow (Casey) of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, Eddie Rome, Melinda Rome Clements (Tim), Jason Rome (Lauren) of Prattville, Alabama, Jamie Rome Smith (Michael) of Vestavia, Alabama, Louis L. Rome, IV (Christy) of Macclenny, Florida, Renee Rome Davis (Ryan) of Covington, Louisiana, Mallory Miller Coombs (Timothy) Frederick, Maryland, and Carlee Miller (Brandon) of Scotch Plains, New Jersey; great grandchildren, Braeden, Emily, and Amelia LeBlanc, Lucy, Grant, and Millie Wiederhold, Josie Raymond, Kevin, Mary Lynn, and Alex Crow, Lilyrose and Barrett Rome, August, Marie, and Emile Clements, Joseph, Sam, and Annie Rome, Mason, Audrey, and Emily Smith, Avery and Brandon Davis, and Jameson and Everly Coombs; as well as numerous loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. Rome, Sr. and Rose Haydel Rome; sister, Marie Antoinette “Nenette” Troxclair (Jules); and brother, Stephen J. Rome (Socorro).

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and administration at The Blake at Colonial Club.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12 PM. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. A graveside service will follow Mass in Lake Lawn Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider having a Mass said in his honor or donating to the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street in New Orleans, LA 70130.