Stephen Roy Legendre Sr.

Stephen Roy Legendre Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born in Vacherie, La to the late Vernice Peltier and Percy Joseph Legendre Sr. Stephen is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Floyd Legendre and Percy J. Legendre Jr.; and sisters, Shirley Legendre Rodrigue and Mary Jane Legendre Wilde. Stephen is the loving husband of over 48 years to Kathleen Maureen Francis Legendre; adoring father to Stephen “Buddy” Roy Legendre Jr., Scott James Philip Legendre and Robert “Robby” Joseph Francis Legendre; brother of Leroy Paul Legendre and Ragus Joseph Legendre; grandfather to Kyle Joseph Legendre and Lucy Ann Legendre. Stephen resided in Metairie since 1990. Prior to then, he lived in Westwego and Mid-City. He attended high school at St. Joseph Seminary from 1956 to 1960. For college, Steve attended ULL (USL) from 1960 to 1964. He majored in French and social studies. Steve proudly served the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 and was stationed in South Korea. After serving in the Army, Steve went to Loyola University Graduate School and received a Master’s Degree in counseling in 1972. While going to Loyola, he met his wife, Maureen, in 1971. It was a mutual love at first sight. They married December 18, 1971 and had a wonderful, loving marriage. It resulted in the birth of their three sons – Stephen Jr. “Buddy”, Scott and Robert “Robby”. Steve was known for being very happy and always smiling. He loved any form of gathering with family and friends. Throughout his life, he enjoyed being a teacher of French and social studies, traveling the world, fishing, gardening, beekeeping and good food (especially sweets). Steve fought a courageous battle against cancer. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass officiated by Kevin DeLerno at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 4921 W Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA 70001 on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 12pm. A visitation will begin at 10am until mass. Interment will be private in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College located at 75376 River Rd. St. Benedict, LA 70457 in the memory of Stephen R. Legendre Sr. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com