John C. DeCorte, age 94, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. Mr. DeCorte was a native and lifelong resident of the New Orleans area. Beloved husband of Mary Rose Molinario DeCorte for 55 years. Father of Dr. Raymond DeCorte and his wife Susan, David DeCorte and his wife Celeste and the late Paula Mary DeCorte. Grandfather of Rachel DeCorte McCloskey and her husband Mitch, Emily DeCorte, Cecilia DeCorte, Sophia DeCorte, Benjamin DeCorte and Joseph DeCorte. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester DeCorte and Catherine Schiro DeCorte and 10 brothers and sisters. Mr. DeCorte was a retired independent insurance and real estate agent. He was a WWII Army veteran serving in the European Theater and was a member of the VFW. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Ann Church, corner of Transcontinental Dr. and Loveland St. in Metairie, LA on Saturday, October 27, 2012 beginning at 9:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Private inurnment will be in Garden of Memories at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the veteran’s organization of your choice. The online guestbook and memorial is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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