Frank "La Roux" Schwartz

Frank "Frankie", "LaRoux", "Mank" Francis Schwartz entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in New Orleans at Southern Baptist Hospital on November 26, 1947. He attended East End School and Metairie Junior High School.

Frankie was a Commercial Fisherman and he was employed by Schaefer & Rusich Seafood; where a long time ago he could filet fish fast and accurately. He also did Refrigeration work with Mr. Tebbe and son Mike Tebbe.

Frank enjoyed bowling at Pelican Bowling Lanes on Lake Avenue in Bucktown. He also enjoyed dancing at weddings and parties. He loved animals, and had many loyal dogs over the years. But, especially his black lab, Mike who would follow him onto the boat in the 17th Street Canal. Frank's favorite past time was being with old childhood friends from the neighborhood, many who have gone before him.

He "hung out" with friends and family at Miss Marian's restaurant and bar, Sid Mar's before hurricane Katrina. And, in recent years he went to Melius Bar, and the Daiquiri shop located on Lake Avenue. Frank enjoyed playing the video poker machine. As well as talking to Ashley, Greg, Emmett and others at the Daiquiri shop. Being in Bucktown with old and new friends was where he was the happiest.

He is preceded in Death by Our beloved, steadfast and giving parents; Henry and Mamie Rando Schwartz, his siblings; Henry "Whistle" (Myrna) Schwartz, Merlin "BC)" (Martha)

Schwartz and Lillian "Min" (Anthony) Diecidue, his niece;

Ronda M. Schwartz, his nephews; David and Henry

Schwartz, and Brent J. Diecidue. And all of our

Wonderful and Precious Aunts and Uncles on both sides of the family. As well as dear cousins, and many, many good friends.

He is survived by his nieces; Donna Nastasi (Leslie) Fitch, and

Jennifer Avery, his nephews; Lanny (Kelly) Schwartz, Leo

(Michelle) Schwartz, James (Niecie) Schwartz. Also, Mark

(Kim) Diecidue, and Jaye (Tammy) Diecidue. His sister; Christie (Norman) Richardson. As well as great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to Family, Friends, Co-Workers, and Church Family for your many texts, calls, and messages of love, encouragement, support and kindness. Thank you to

Those who visited Frank in the hospital, that support was priceless. And, to those who wanted to visit, thank you sincerely.

Thank You To Frank's doctors; Dr. T Nguyen, Nurse-

Meagan, Dr. B. LeBlanc, Nurse-Karen, Dr. Zacharia,

Nurse-Penny. Dr. Swartz, Dr. Layne and Dr. B Springgate.

As well as the doctors and nurses at East Jefferson General Hospital. And, the many teams of EMT's that we saw over the years. Also, thank you to Nurses Angelle and Blake of St. Margaret's hospice for their gentle care of Frank on the day of his passing. Thank you also to Chantell Young of Lake Lawn for her patience, help, and assistance.

My personal thank you to You Lord God, and to Jesus your precious Son. Thank you for your unending mercy and grace to Frank. Throughout his longtime illnesses. Through numerous stays in the hospital, including I.C.U. and amputation surgery. You allowed him to survive them all.

With every hospital admittance Frank never caught

COVID something that would have killed him quickly. Thank You Lord, I truly stand in awe and with great gratitude and humility toward you.

And, to the body of Christ, the brothers and sisters who prayed diligently and faithfully for many years on Frank's behalf. The texts that were sent all hours of the day or night asking for prayer. "Thank You" is definitely not enough. I am asking God to bless you for your graciousness, kindness, devotion and unending love. With sincere thanks and love in Christ.

And to Frank, my precious brother. It was an honor to call you my brother. You faced so many obstacles in your lifetime. Your life was mostly doctor visits and times in the hospital. I have come to admire your will to live, despite every new and terrible diagnosis. I had so hoped to get you to your Bucktown one last time. The place you loved most in life. But, it was not in God's plan. All my love to you Frank, I will miss you every day. I am very blessed to call you my brother.

Reverend Eddie Tramell, thank you for your willingness to share the Word at Frank's funeral.

A Visitation will be held at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain

Blvd., New Orleans, La 70124 on Saturday, April 1st from 10AM – 2PM.

Please join us for a final farewell ride through Bucktown immediately following the visitation.

Our loving cousin, Bubba Rando will give

Frank his final ride in Lake Pontchartrain to scatter his ashes. This was Frank's utmost wish. Also, accompanied by longtime friend, Leslie Fitch.