Leon Moreau Jr.

Leon Moreau, Jr., 95, passed away on February 19, 2018 in Husser, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Moreau Sr. and Rose Chatelain Moreau; wife, Essie Marie Moreau; and sister, Sadie and her late spouse. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Dell (John) and Claudia Rhodes (James Sr.); sister, Helen Germade (the late Anthony); sister, Jeanette Hagen (Louis); brother, Tommy Moreau and his spouse; grandchildren, John G. Dell III (Lisa), Angel Ann Philibert (Renee), James Rhodes, Jr. (Mary Ann) and Brian Rhodes Sr.; and 9 great grandchildren. Leon was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and lived in Metairie, Louisiana for 20 years. He retired from American Can Company before moving to Destrehan, Louisiana. He was a master wood worker and built many items over the years. During World War II, he and his father were master carpenters that built barracks in New Orleans for the soldiers. He was married to his beloved wife, Essie for 63 years and they loved to travel together. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 23, 2018 in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park.