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Anthony Windham Dalton

14 February, 1955 – 17 June, 2025
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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Anthony Dalton, nicknamed Windy, passed away on June 17, 2025 at his home in New Orleans, after a long struggle with C.O.P.D.

Born February 14, 1955 at Southern Baptiste Hospital, he attended St. Stephen’s and Holy Name of Jesus grammar schools, De La Salle High School and University of New Orleans.

He is predeceased by his father, William Thomas Dalton, Jr. and mother, Jean Gagnet Dalton.

Survived by his sisters, Lynn (T’Boo) Allain Dalton, Gay Dalton Rakosky, Ann Welborn Dalton and Melanie (Marti) Wellham Dalton. Cousins, Ben Gagnet, Spencer Gagnet, Allain Gagnet, Mary Margaret Gagnet , Mathilde Gagnet and Jennifer Barfield Sleeman, and his aunt, Jacqueline Dalton Barfield.

Windy championed safeguarding the neighborhood of Soniat and Chestnut Streets, post Hurricane Katrina. A fishing enthusiast of Lake Borgne and an occasional adventure with cousin Allain to The Gulf of Mexico, the rivers and woods of Tangipahoa Parish.

An animal lover and devotee to maintaining a sense of humor, he will be missed by more people than he ever imagined.

Masses at Saint Anthony of Padua are scheduled for July 18, 2025 and August 2, 2025.

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