Warren J. Duncan

Warren J. Duncan passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 at the age of 91. Affectionately known as “Sonny” and “Pawps,” he was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and Metairie, Louisiana. Loving son of the late Warren Albert Duncan and the late Florence Ahrens Duncan; preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Bertucci Duncan, and his siblings, June D. Messina and Aaron A. Duncan. He is survived by his four loving children, Warren J. Duncan, Jr. (Phyllis), Pamela D. Maltzahn (Eddie), Lisa Duncan, and Mark Duncan (Sadhana). Pawps was an active and devoted grandfather to his twelve grandchildren: Jason Duncan (Leah), Joshua Duncan, Justin Duncan, Jayne Duncan, Jennifer Maltzahn Mahoney (Patrick), Rachael Maltzahn Rogers (Joey), Eddie Maltzahn, Jr. (Stephanie), Jeremy Maltzahn (Jennifer), Aimee Lindsey, Medha Duncan, Frances Duncan and Chester Duncan. He was also blessed with nineteen great-grandchildren. Pawps is also survived by loving in-laws, several nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and great nephews.

A lifelong and devout Catholic, Pawps was a longtime parishioner of St. Benilde Parish and attended many retreats at the Manresa House of Retreats in Convent, Louisiana. A family man and tireless worker, he was defined by his example, his greatest gift to those who loved him. He was a retired captain of the New Orleans Fire Department and ran his paper recycling business, Duncan Paper Co., Inc. for nearly 60 years until his retirement. Among his great loves was the game of basketball, and in 2003, he was named to the top 100 list of prep basketball players in New Orleans history. He was a member of championship teams everywhere he played, including the 1947 Louisiana high school state champion, the St. Aloysius Crusaders.

In his eyes, the crowning jewels of his life were his large family. He remained a devoted follower and fan of all of their sporting events and other endeavors, and was well-known and loved at volleyball tournaments in the New Orleans area and around the country. His example will live on inside each of us and he will be greatly missed.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the ownership and staff at Serenity Senior Residence for the truly outstanding care and attention provided to Pawps over the final years of his life.

Private services were held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, followed by interment at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum.