Robert "Bob" E. Winn

Robert “Bob” E. Winn, age 83, of Mandeville, LA passed away from pneumonia on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maria Estrada Winn; children, Sharon Winn Fremin (Ross) and Robert S. Winn; grandchildren, Lauren Marie Fremin, Kailey Marie Winn and Robert Mark Winn; sisters, Sharon Smetherman and Ave McNamara; and many nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Blanks Winn and Audrey Hampton Winn. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Born on August 24, 1938, Bob grew up in New Orleans and attended St. Dominic School and was a decorated Eagle Scout. He was an honors graduate of Jesuit High School (1956), Loyola Business School (1959), and Loyola Law School (1962) and then he received a Masters of Law from Tulane University (1991). Bob was a United States Army Captain, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and US Army Commendation Medal recipient.

Bob was the founding president and lifelong board member of New Orleans and Louisiana Right to Life and founding board member of National Right to Life. Beginning in 1973 and until shortly before his death, Bob either personally drafted or had a primary role in drafting all prolife legislation in the Louisiana State Legislature. He also was the author of much of the current Louisiana adoption law. Bob was a board member and president of Associated Catholic Charities of New Orleans. He also served as a board member of the Catholic Foundation of New Orleans and New Life Pregnancy Counseling Service. Bob was appointed Special Assistant Louisiana Attorney General for defense of Louisiana prolife legislation and adoption law. Bob’s leadership was critical in making Louisiana a leader in the prolife movement. In faith, we know that Bob has been welcomed into heaven, especially by the millions of unborn babies whose lives he dedicated his life to saving.

Bob practiced products liability and litigation law as a partner of Sessions Fishman from 1970-2004 and of counsel until his retirement. He served on the Board of Governors and was a member of the House of Delegates of the Louisiana Bar Association and will be honored this year as a 60-year member of the LBA. He was also a founding board member and second president of CASA New Orleans providing pro bono representation for abused and neglected children.

Bob was a proud board member and president of Blue Key, Alpha Sigma Nu and Sigma Alpha Kappa fraternities. He received two Papal honors: Knight of Saint Gregory and Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In 1994, Bob received the Loyola University Adjutor Hominum Award as Outstanding Alumnus, which is given to a graduate whose life exemplifies the values and philosophy of Jesuit education—namely moral character, service to humanity, and unquestionable integrity. This is the highest award bestowed by the Alumni Association.

He was a board member and president of the Lakeshore Properties Owners’ Association, member of Metairie Country Club, Bienville Club, Beau Chene Country Club, Loyola’s Four Fins Social Club, SAK fraternity alumni group, and a member of the Krewes of Endymion and Orpheus.

Bob was an active parishioner of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Mandeville since 2015 and a long-time member of Saint Pius X Church. Bob was devoted to his family, his church, and the prolife cause. He was firm in his convictions and fought for his beliefs. Bob’s legacy will live on as each of us stives to continue his life’s work of bringing an end to abortion and protecting every innocent life.

In his free time, Bob loved learning about history, was an avid reader, and loved to travel. He was a devoted Saints and LSU fan. His favorite and most cherished times were being with family and friends.

Visitation will be at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 11:40 AM; Words of Remembrance from 11:40 AM until Mass at noon. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes and concelebrated by Monsignor Christopher Nalty.

Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

Live stream of the funeral mass will be available by accessing:

https://www.stdominicparish.com/video-of-mass/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StDominicnola

Please view and sign the guest book www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Attendees are required to follow all COVID 19 restrictions.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Louisiana Right to Life, 200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans 70124;

Jesuit High School New Orleans, 4133 Banks Street, New Orleans LA 70119; or a charity of your choice.