Albert Joseph Avenel, Sr., age 83, died peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Arthur Avenel and Vivian Louisa Petit?ls, his grandmother Cornelia Estopinal Petitfils, his brothers Calvin Avenel and Brian Avenel, and his sisters Loretta A. Merrill and Yvonne A. Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Geraldine Gallardo Avenel;
sons, Albert Joseph Avenel, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Gary James Avenel (Kathleen); grandchildren, Melissa Avenel, Albert J. Avenel III, Margaret Avenel, Luke Avenel, Samuel Avenel, Mary Avenel, and great-grandson Elijah James Nicaud.
He is also survived by his siblings Laura-Lee Sinclair, Charleen Finger, Lee Ann Porche, Alfred Alemany, Debra Alemany, William Avenel, Barbara A. Thibodeaux, Cathy A. Politte, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Albert was a graduate of Arabi High School, class of 1954. He was an active member in the National Guard for eight years. He enjoyed a career as an industrial mechanic at Kaiser Aluminum and CII Carbon. He was an active member and served as President of the US Steelworker's Union, Local 13000. He served as a St. Bernard Parish School Board member for several years.
Albert was an active parishioner of San Pedro Catholic Church, and received the order of St. Louis Medal. He also had leadership roles throughout the church, helping to organize and run the annual blessing of the fleet for many years.
Albert was a very loving, kind, and proud husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Published in The Times-Picayune from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Arthur Avenel and Vivian Louisa Petit?ls, his grandmother Cornelia Estopinal Petitfils, his brothers Calvin Avenel and Brian Avenel, and his sisters Loretta A. Merrill and Yvonne A. Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Geraldine Gallardo Avenel;
sons, Albert Joseph Avenel, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Gary James Avenel (Kathleen); grandchildren, Melissa Avenel, Albert J. Avenel III, Margaret Avenel, Luke Avenel, Samuel Avenel, Mary Avenel, and great-grandson Elijah James Nicaud.
He is also survived by his siblings Laura-Lee Sinclair, Charleen Finger, Lee Ann Porche, Alfred Alemany, Debra Alemany, William Avenel, Barbara A. Thibodeaux, Cathy A. Politte, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Albert was a graduate of Arabi High School, class of 1954. He was an active member in the National Guard for eight years. He enjoyed a career as an industrial mechanic at Kaiser Aluminum and CII Carbon. He was an active member and served as President of the US Steelworker's Union, Local 13000. He served as a St. Bernard Parish School Board member for several years.
Albert was an active parishioner of San Pedro Catholic Church, and received the order of St. Louis Medal. He also had leadership roles throughout the church, helping to organize and run the annual blessing of the fleet for many years.
Albert was a very loving, kind, and proud husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Published in The Times-Picayune from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2020.
Albert Joseph Avenel, Sr., age 83, died peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Arthur Avenel and Vivian Louisa Petit?ls, his grandmother Cornelia Estopinal Petitfils, his brothers Calvin Avenel and Brian Avenel, and his sisters Loretta A. Merrill and Yvonne A. Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Geraldine Gallardo Avenel;
sons, Albert Joseph Avenel, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Gary James Avenel (Kathleen); grandchildren, Melissa Avenel, Albert J. Avenel III, Margaret Avenel, Luke Avenel, Samuel Avenel, Mary Avenel, and great-grandson Elijah James Nicaud.
He is also survived by his siblings Laura-Lee Sinclair, Charleen Finger, Lee Ann Porche, Alfred Alemany, Debra Alemany, William Avenel, Barbara A. Thibodeaux, Cathy A. Politte, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Albert was a graduate of Arabi High School, class of 1954. He was an active member in the National Guard for eight years. He enjoyed a career as an industrial mechanic at Kaiser Aluminum and CII Carbon. He was an active member and served as President of the US Steelworker's Union, Local 13000. He served as a St. Bernard Parish School Board member for several years.
Albert was an active parishioner of San Pedro Catholic Church, and received the order of St. Louis Medal. He also had leadership roles throughout the church, helping to organize and run the annual blessing of the fleet for many years.
Albert was a very loving, kind, and proud husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Published in The Times-Picayune from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Arthur Avenel and Vivian Louisa Petit?ls, his grandmother Cornelia Estopinal Petitfils, his brothers Calvin Avenel and Brian Avenel, and his sisters Loretta A. Merrill and Yvonne A. Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Geraldine Gallardo Avenel;
sons, Albert Joseph Avenel, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Gary James Avenel (Kathleen); grandchildren, Melissa Avenel, Albert J. Avenel III, Margaret Avenel, Luke Avenel, Samuel Avenel, Mary Avenel, and great-grandson Elijah James Nicaud.
He is also survived by his siblings Laura-Lee Sinclair, Charleen Finger, Lee Ann Porche, Alfred Alemany, Debra Alemany, William Avenel, Barbara A. Thibodeaux, Cathy A. Politte, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Albert was a graduate of Arabi High School, class of 1954. He was an active member in the National Guard for eight years. He enjoyed a career as an industrial mechanic at Kaiser Aluminum and CII Carbon. He was an active member and served as President of the US Steelworker's Union, Local 13000. He served as a St. Bernard Parish School Board member for several years.
Albert was an active parishioner of San Pedro Catholic Church, and received the order of St. Louis Medal. He also had leadership roles throughout the church, helping to organize and run the annual blessing of the fleet for many years.
Albert was a very loving, kind, and proud husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Published in The Times-Picayune from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2020.
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