Daniel Anthony Talbot, M.D.

Daniel Anthony Talbot, M.D., F.A.C.S, age 90, passed away with his family by his side, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. A native New Orleanian, Dr. Talbot was born to the late Isabella Bernard Talbot and Avie A. Talbot.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 remarkable years, Suzanne Schiro Talbot; his son, Daniel Anthony Talbot, II; his daughters, Sharon Talbot Henning, Kathryn Talbot and Lynn Talbot Rebstock; sons-in-law, Frank Henning and Mike Rebstock; daughter-in-law, Co’lette Dugas Talbot; his grandchildren, Daniel A. Talbot, III, Nicholas Talbot Hamilton, Jonathan Clark Talbot, Patrick Francis Henning, Madelyn Rebstock Riley, Marc Anthony Henning, Michael Adam Rebstock, Josephine Henning Barnard; grandsons-in-law, Evan Riley and Garrett Barnard; granddaughters-in-law, Kristen DeRouen Talbot, Kelli St. Romain Hamilton, Chelsea Bohny Henning, Meredith Little Henning and Emily Lewis Rebstock; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Jackson Hamilton, Stella and Sadie Talbot and McKenzie Riley; his brother, Roland Talbot and sister-in-law, Grace Pizolatto Talbot.

Dr. Talbot attended St. Mary of the Angels Grammar School and was a graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nichols Jr. College (now Nichols State University). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and matriculated to LSU School of Medicine where he earned his doctorate of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship at Charity Hospital and his surgical residency at the VA Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Talbot also served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force as a surgeon at Edwards Air Force Base.

He held a partnership at Expressway Medical Center for 33 years and was on staff at West Jefferson Medical Center, Meadowcrest Hospital and Jo Ellen Smith Memorial Hospital. Dr. Talbot was involved in numerous organizations, serving as chairman of the Department of Surgery at both West Jefferson Hospital and at Jo Ellen Smith Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Meadowcrest Hospital, and was a member of the Jefferson Parish Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society and American Medical Association. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Diplomate of the American Board of Surgeons.

He met the love of his life, Susie, prior to his graduation from medical school and was so taken with her while attending the Cadaver Ball that he blurted out to her amazement he would marry her one day. Eventually, he won her over and she accepted his proposal of marriage on their second date.

Dr. Talbot was an avid reader, especially when it came to his never-ending examination of World War II. He became such a student and later an authority on the subject that, following the recovery from Hurricane Katrina, he became a docent at the D-Day Museum. He particularly enjoyed the lunchtime lectures given at the museum and contributed to the campaign to transform the museum into the present-day National World War II Museum complex.

He carried his interest in World War II into the world of film. A cinephile, he particularly loved watching documentaries about the war, especially those carried by cable TV and PBS. He also reveled in watching old black and white movies and silent films. Turner Classic Movies and the History Channel were among his favorites.

The Talbots took dozens of cruises and traveled far and wide to every continent except Australia and Antarctica. They particularly enjoyed visiting sites throughout Europe including Great Brittan, Switzerland, France, Italy, both East and West Germany, Hungary, and Yugoslavia just to mention a few. They journeyed to the Soviet Union prior to its breakup and toured Hong Kong prior to its return to China. Although they traveled to many exotic locations, Dr. Talbot’s favorite vacation place was Walt DisneyWorld, where he made countless trips with his children and grandchildren.

Dr. Talbot was a devoted LSU fan and never missed an LSU football game until he went into the service. Even while away, he tuned into the radio every Saturday to follow the Tigers. He was a season ticket holder for decades and enjoyed joining extended family at Death Valley.

He was a passionate lover of New Orleans and its culture and enjoyed watching Carnival parades from balconies at hotels in the French Quarter when the parades still rolled through the narrow streets there. He carried this love of parading as an active member of the Krewe of Endymion for several years.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Nierda Parada, Dr. Marideli Scanlan, Heart of Hospice and his attending nurse, Morva Lee as well as David Mitchell for providing the gentle and compassionate assistance in transporting their loved one home from Orange Beach during his final hours.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be held at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA 70002, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. Visitation at church will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.

The family invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.