Harold "Hal" Matthew Judge Jr.

Harold “Hal” Matthew Judge Jr. passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 76. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 30, 1949. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Matthew Sr. and Claire Shuckrow Judge, and his youngest brother Kevin John Judge.

Hal is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Karen Waguespack Judge; their two children, Christopher Thorning Judge (August V. Martens) and Victoria Lynn Judge (Katie); as well as the two loves of his life, his granddaughters Claire Catherine and Charlotte Jude Judge. He is also survived by his siblings Kathleen Judge, Erin Coolidge (Charles), Maureen Young, Colleen Casselberry, Shawn Caballero, Michael Judge (Holly), Sheila Judge Leonard (Edward) and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Saturday January 31, 2026, at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, located at 4747 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm, followed by a mass at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Anna’s Place NOLA, where Hal enjoyed volunteering and sharing his time and talents. https://stannanola.org/donate/

Fond memories and words of condolences may be shared at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.