Herbert Randolph "Randy" Unsworth, Jr.

Herbert Randolph "Randy" Unsworth, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Deanna "Dee Dee" Saladino Unsworth, who he met at the age of 15, and married in 1984. Loving father of Randee Olivia Unsworth Valenza (Jason). He is also survived by his aunt, Jimmie Smith, and cousins, Anne Kennedy (Elton) and Victor Taromina (CeCe). He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Smith Unsworth Arnold and H. Randolph Unsworth, M.D.; his maternal grandparents, James W. and Ora Randle Smith; and his uncle, Dr. James William Smith, Jr.

Randy was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and was raised in Columbia, Mississippi. He graduated in 1969 from Ridgewood Prep, where he met his future wife, Deanna. He attended L.S.U., and graduated from U.N.O. Randy began his career as a broker with Dean Witter in New Orleans. For 30 years, Randy and Dee Dee also owned and operated La Cuisine Restaurant in Lakeview. After Hurricane Katrina, he began a career in commercial real estate and home inspections.

Randy had many, many friends and colleagues who were very dear to him. He loved meeting people, and would go out of his way for anyone who needed his help. He had a true passion and enthusiasm for life, L.S.U. football, friends, and most importantly, his adoring family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM. A graveside service will follow at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com