Freddie departed this world at the age of 57 on Monday, February 18, 2019, at his residence in Chalmette from complications following a motorcycle accident. Born July 19, 1961 in New Orleans, he grew up in the Frances Place subdivision in Meraux. Freddie was a professional hair stylist, part-time actor, amateur photographer, and budding artist but will be most remembered for the passion of his last 30 years—rescuing, caring for, and loving dogs.
Freddie graduated in 1979 from Promised Land Academy and then the School of Scientific Hair Design. He was also an honor student at Nunez Community College and just 2 courses shy of an associate degree. At Nunez, he was an SGA officer and senator, a student worker, and very involved in other college activities. He was a former member and past King for the Krewe of Armeinius. Freddie traveled a great deal in the 90s and especially loved Paris, Amsterdam, London, New York, and L.A. He loved living near the French Quarter and remained in the Arabi area for most of his adult life. He tried giving the Northshore a go with his family after Katrina, but just couldn’t bear to be away from all of the activities he loved in the city. His volunteer service included Villalobos Rescue Center, NO/AIDS Task Force, Locks of Love, and Animal Rescue New Orleans.
Anyone who knew him was aware of his devotion to his fur babies. It broke his heart when he lost Sydney and Paris. Until his death, his constant companions were London, Roman, and Petey. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents Frederick W. Clark Jr. and JoAnn Clause Clark, and Godchild Robbie Clark.
Survived by sister Donna Clark (Mary), brother Robert “Robbie” Clark Sr. (Nicole), nephew Wesley Ruffino, and Godchild Caitlin Voebel (Luke). He’ll be sorely missed by other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. A special thank you to Rocky Melinie, Laurie and Dena Marinello, Margaret Bader, and the numerous other friends and relatives for all of the kind and generous things you did for our brother.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. VIRTUE STREET, in Chalmette, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held in Freddie’s honor at 1:00 PM. Immediately following the Memorial Service, Freddie, along with his parents, Fred Clark, Jr. and JoAnn Clause Clark, will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Freddie’s memory to CrescentCareHealth.org and Villalobos Rescue Center.
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