John “Jack” Francis Belou Jr., age 93, was called by our heavenly Father at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Thursday afternoon, February 6, 2020 in River Ridge. He was born and lived most of his life in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 10 years and, most recently, a resident of Covington for the last 12 years. He loved traveling with his wife; together they visited 48 of the 50 states and enjoyed countless cruises. Jack was extremely welcoming and made friends with everyone he encountered. He was an accomplished accountant, and retired from the University of New Orleans Accounts Payables Department. His deep faith led him to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he was a Parishioner and volunteered in the parish office. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Tamor Belou. Loving father of three sons: Kenneth J. Belou (Julie), Michael W. Belou (Susan), and David C. Belou. He was a wonderful grandfather to seven grandchildren: Kortney Belou Treuting (Robert), Kenneth J. Belou Jr. (Marley), Katie Belou Kirkwood (Chris), Victoria R. Belou, Sarah E. Belou, Zachary D. Belou (Mary), and Madison M. Belou. He was also the great-grandfather of Adaelia, Mark, Camille, Annie, Caleb, Everett, Daniel, and Maren. Brother-in-law of Linda and the late Gary Kuhn. Uncle of Kerri Pittari (Nick), Christine Perez (Henry), and Marcus Kuhn (Tracy). Son of the late John Belou Sr. and Victoria Mayer Belou. Relatives and friends of the family, as well as all parishioners of Most Holy Trinity, are invited for visitation at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 P.M.. Graveside burial services will follow in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he faithfully devoted so much of his time. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.
