Nathan P Vegas

Nathan P Vegas, Sr. passed away on August 27, 2019. He was 75 years old. Son of late Clifford N. Vegas and late Eunice Andenaux Vegas. Beloved husband of late Geraldine Miller Vegas and late Yvonne Morales Vegas. Father of Nathan P, Jr., Lucinda Lightell (Bruce) and Alysia Reith (Steven). Step-father of Lorna Bairnsfather (David) and Ronald Arabia. Survived by sisters and brothers, Lucille Bowers, Allan Vegas, Edwin Vegas (Avis) and Linda Moonman (Glen). Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Nathan worked for Fasullo’s Drug Store in Westwego and Majorie Drug store in Avondale. Nathan was the retired owner and operator of Vegas True Value Hardware Store in Avondale.

Nathan enjoyed going to the racetrack and racing his car. He was an avid sport fan of the New Orleans Saints, LSU and the Pelicans and the Zephyrs.

Longtime resident of Marrero and member of Visitation of Our Lady Church.

The family would like to extend a simple thank you to the staff of Wynhoven Health Care Center and Notre Dame Hospice Care with Sheila Murphy and other staff members. A Mass will be held at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway Marrero, Louisiana at 11:00 am on Tuesday September 3, 2019. A visitation will be held at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home from 9:00 am until mass. Interment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery.