Doris May Heric Gendusa

Doris May Heric Gendusa, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2020. Doris was the only daughter born to her parents, Joseph P. and Catherine (Katie) Mortillaro Heric on June 27, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Emanuel J. Gendusa of New Orleans. She is survived by her son, David E. Gendusa and wife, Lynn, from Atlanta, Georgia, and her daughter Donna Gendusa, and extended family Tara and David Anzelmo. Granddaughters, Kimberly Gendusa and Kristin Gendusa Mascari and husband Michael. Three great-grandchildren: Carter Mae Mascari, Weston Michael Mascari, and Jaxon Gregory Fender.

Doris will be fondly remembered for her love of family, zest for life, passion for music, animals, and New Orleans, her radiant smile and beauty. She will be missed by all and her loving spirit will forever illuminate heaven and our hearts.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA. Inurnment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Doris' name may be made to: Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Suite 2416, Los Angeles, CA 90048.