Mario Leander Caluda was born October 11, 1938 and passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his family on June 27, 2020. He was 81 years old, road hard and worn. He is survived by his children, Stephanie Marie Caluda, Lon Roncalli Caluda (Michelle), and Jennifer Marie Caluda, granddaughters, Haley, Molly, and Chloe Caluda, his loving girlfriend, Anita Dugas, his brother Glenn J. Caluda (Beth), and his niece, Monica Caluda. He is also survived by his loving canine companion, Remy Caluda who protected and comforted him at all costs.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Caluda, his sister Rose Chrissoverges, and parents Fannie and Frank Caluda.
Mario was a founding member of Chapter LAK, Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA.) He enjoyed riding his trike in Mardi Gras parades with panties on his head and playing tour guide on various club rides.
Earlier in life he was a longtime member of Green Acres Country Club (GACC) where he loved to play tennis, write the club newsletter, control the men’s challenge board and watch his kids swim, dive & play tennis.
Mario earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at LSU and was a diehard, avid fan of his tigers. He IMMENSELY enjoyed this last season where the LSU football team won the National Championship but better yet, defeated Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at Peppermill Restaurant, 3524 Severn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 from 2PM until 5PM, adults only, please. To share a memory with the family please visit www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com
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