Elsner Joseph Landry

Elsner Joseph “EJ” Landry of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully, at age 94, surrounded by his close, loving family on January 24, 2024, near Garden Ridge, Texas. EJ was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 16, 1929, to Ernest Rene Landry and Jeanne (Leblanc) Landry.

EJ was preceded in death by his siblings, Annabelle (Landry) Currie; Rosabelle Rita (Landry) Harris; and Shirley Mae (Landry) Benson; nephews: Leonard (Barrios) Benson, Robert Benson, Thomas Currie and niece: Jeanne Marie “Tootsie” Benson.

EJ is survived by his children with: Ramona Mastalerz (deceased), Rene Landry and grandchildren Victor Landry and Vincent Landry, (Mary); stepchildren Christopher Rutledge, Patricia Rutledge, and Rebekah (Rutledge) Cummings (and 7 great grandchildren). Kevin Landry and grandchildren; Kevin J Landry, Cassandra (Landry) Walker, Dylan Landry, and Ashlyn Landry (and 3 great grandchildren). Rhonda Beasley (Chuck) and grandchild, Kyle Bennett (and 4 great grandchildren).

Also, children with Betty Landry: Steven Landry and Laurie (Landry) Metzger (Tim) and grandchildren Bryce Metzger and Riley Metzger.

And wife Deborah Landry; stepchildren Jay Daigrepont, Jeff Daigrepont and Angel (Daigrepont) Diaz and step grandchildren Sergio Diaz and Shiloh Diaz.

Nieces: Jenney (Currie) Hill and Renee (Benson) Benham. There are many grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews.

EJ’s favorite names were: “Boy”, Dad, Daddy, and Pops, and most especially, Popo. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, supporting his family in their endeavors. Mr. Landry proudly served his country in the US Army Air Core from 1946-1949. After his time in the military, EJ worked a few odd jobs driving a cab, delivering beer, and doing some bookkeeping. EJ worked for Renault Dealership in New Orleans from 1957 to 1959, Mike Persia Chevrolet in 1959, which was acquired by Tom Benson and became Tom Benson Chevrolet off St Mary’s Street in San Antonio. Mr. Landry retired from Tom Benson Chevrolet off San Pedro in 1996. EJ loved the New Orleans Saints and attended many games in the early days. He enjoyed LSU Tiger football, golf, bowling, and shooting pool.

He loved life and lived big. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorials in his memory may be sent to Wounded Warrior Project, American Heart Association, or charity of your choice.

Memorial services will be held on February 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218.