Sidney Wallis Degan Jr.

Sidney Wallis Degan, Jr, age 86, on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana.Beloved husband of the late Marion Danove Degan, and son of the late Sidney W. Degan and Pauline Thomann Degan. He is survived by three loving children, Sidney, III (wife, Nancy), Joanne Joyce, and Dennis Danove Degan, and grandchildren, Alison Degan Tem (husband, Michael) and Emily Danove Degan. He is also survived by sisters, Catherine Degan Chrestia, Emelia Degan Fourmigue, and his best friend, Kristy Flucke Cherry. He was predceased by brother, John T. Degan.

"Gramps" loved the company of family, friends and neighbors, who visited often during this past year, as he grew weaker from complications associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The family greatly appreciates the many kindnesses shown by all, especially his wonderful caretakers, Carrie Lewis, Sheila Heard and Yolanda Patterson. Gramps never met a stranger, and will be missed by many.

He was a decorated veteran, having served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, and he worked for many years at Ford Motor Company and Caterpillar, Inc. Friends and family are invited to visit at Schoen's Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, from 10 am until 12:00 on Tuesday, November 1. A funeral mass in celebration of his life and aptly, the feast of All Saints, will commence at noon. A private burial will be held on Wednesday, November 2.

Donations to the National World War II Museum, preferred, in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com

Arrangements under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.