Thomas Joseph Doody Jr.

Doody – Thomas Joseph Jr., passed away after a brief illness at Canon Healthcare Hospice on Tuesday 22, 2015, 3:25 am., age 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. He was the beloved son of the late Thomas J. Doody Sr. and Catherine Rittinger Doody. Brother of Kenneth Doody (Elvira), Cynthia D. Spence (Matthew), Charlotte D. Walker (Wayne) and the late Carolyn Doody and Michael Doody. Thomas was the uncle of Christopher Doody, Major Wayne Walker Jr. (Gloria), Timothy Walker (Kyra), Julie W. Rose (Will) and Elizabeth Spence, and the great uncle of Morgan Walker, Kenlee Walker, and Rylee and Avery Rose. Thomas retired from the U.S. Army after serving his country for 20 years (1971-1991). Thomas will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation from 9:30 am to 11am and Funeral Mass from St. Christopher Catholic Church at 11am, 3900 Derbigny St., Metairie, LA. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery. Masses at St. Christopher Church preferred, (send requests to: 309 Manson Ave., Metairie, LA 70001). Or donations may be made to the charity of your choice. LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA in charge of arrangements. The online guestbook and memorial is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.