Roy Bernard Fontenelle Jr., age 81, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012, at his home in Metairie. Born in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of the late Earline Morvant Fontenelle and Roy Bernard Fontenelle Sr. He is survived by his longtime companion, Mary Ann Lonergan; sister, Earline F McCullough and stepmother, Rita Fontenelle; He was the father of seven children:
Gail F. Glesener, Gary, Wayne, Steve, Charles and John Fontenelle and Rene’ F. Brockhoeft. Grandfather of Danielle, Lauren, Helen, Patrick, Glen, Chloe, Clare, Jennifer, Ryan, Andre, Gabrielle, Roy, Gerard and Emily. Great- Grandfather of Justine and Charlie. Father-In-Law of Mark Glesener, Kate, Suzy, Bridget and Celeste Fontenelle.
Mr. Fontenelle was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, La. A graduate of Jesuit High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He worked his entire life and retired from Sentry Insurance Co. as a Sales Manager.
Relatives and Friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church 3978 W. Esplanade Ave. Metairie, La. on Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening February 10, 2012 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home 4747 Veterans Blvd. Metairie, and after 11:00 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church.
Online guest registry available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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