Edmond Charles Drouet

Edmond Charles Drouet passed away on February 12, 2020 at the age of 76 at his home in Metairie with his wife and family at his side. He was born in New Orleans on March 29, 1943 to the late Edgar Edmond Drouet and Mireille Testart Drouet. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Fay Breaux Drouet, his daughter Kimberly Gentry (Cary) of Bellaire, TX, his son Kevin Drouet (Amy) of New Orleans, LA, his grandchildren Emily Gentry, Lauren Gentry, Dylan Drouet, Logan Drouet; his sisters Christine Drouet Early (Tom) of Folsom, LA, Myra Drouet Eagan (John) of Austin, TX, Martha Drouet Beightol (Richard) of Horseshoe Bay, TX; his brother Paul Drouet (Pam) of Cypress, TX; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ed was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School and UNO. He began his career in education teaching physics and math in Orleans Parish Public Schools before working as a testing coordinator for the Orleans Parish School Board. He ended his career as a reading resource teacher at Corpus Christi Catholic School in New Orleans after 33 years of service. During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, vacationing, and fixing anything around the house. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation from 10:30am to 11:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30am on Monday, February 17, 2020 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 6600 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70003. Interment will immediately follow in St. Louis Cemetery #3. In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are welcomed. Online messages of condolences and memories may be left at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com