Gerald Joseph Punch

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Camille DeCorte Punch, his parents, Lucien and Elsie Bourgeois Punch, and his siblings, Daniel Punch and Linda Sciortino.

He is survived by his son, David (Kristen), daughter, Vicki Fazende (Michael), beloved grandchildren, Amanda Harris, Alexander (Quinn) and Katherine Punch, step-grandchildren, Kelly Wells (Vic), Sean (Ashley), Bayley, and Jordan Fazende. He is also survived by his brother Michael, brother-in-law, Gerald DeCorte (Marcelle), and several wonderful nieces and nephews. He leaves a cherished great-grandchild, Logan Martinez and sweet step great-grandchildren, Mila and Aspen Fazende and Lola and Betty Wells. He was also loved and cared for by his many kind neighbors, who looked out for him regularly.

Gerry joined the US Navy on his 17th birthday in 1961 and sailed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph during Vietnam. After serving, he met Camie, and they were married within a year. They shared a lifelong love and friendship and were blessed with two beloved children. He retired from Domino’s Sugar Refinery in Chalmette. He loved his family fiercely, relaxed by drawing and making candles, and could often be found playing his guitar and singing his favorite songs.

Gerry’s kind eyes are closed now. And per his wishes, they have been donated to the non-profit, Southern Eye Bank. Our hope is that they help someone see all the people that love them, as they did for our Dad.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM with a Mass to begin at 12 PM. Interment with military honors will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Friends, family, and coworkers are invited to attend and remember our beloved Dad.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Gerry’s name to the Southern Eye Bank in Metairie.