Darren Joseph Mahler, age 47, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Darren was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Metairie, LA. Beloved husband of Norma Bartholomew Mahler for 12 years. Father of Nicholas John Mahler and Blake Michael Devine. Son of John J. Mahler, III and Marie Favaloro Mahler. Brother of Pamela Pizzaloto, Daniel James Mahler and the late Dennis John Mahler. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Darren was an employee of Cox Cable. Darren was an amazing father, husband and son. He had a generous heart, open arms, a great laugh and was always jovial. He will be missed forever. Relatives and friends, also employees of Cox Cable and Dr. Stephen E. Metzinger M.D., FACS staff are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Friday, September 26, 2014 beginning at 9:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.