Mr. Alvin Richard Christovich Jr.

Alvin Richard Christovich, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans on August 12, 2014. He was 93 years of age, and lived a happy and productive life, surrounded by a loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Pope Christovich. He is survived by his two sons; Richard K. (Sally) and David P. (Cathy), three grandchildren; James P. Christovich (Leigh Ann), Louise Christovich Johnson (Gary) and Patrick A. Christovich (Patricia), and five great-grandchildren; Eliza and Cecile Christovich, Marie and Sean Murphy, and David Christovich. He graduated from Jesuit High School and received degrees from Tulane University and Tulane Law School. During WWII, he served as an officer in the 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force, flying 35 missions in Europe in B-17 bombers. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and other honors. "Dick" Christovich, as he was known to his many friends, was a renowned trial attorney and was well-respected by his fellow practitioners. He was defined by his cheerful disposition, a deep sense of compassion for others, and a profound sense of humility. He and his beloved Betty loved to travel and enjoyed many wonderful adventures to foreign countries, but most enjoyed the time they spent in their vacation home in Jackson, Wyoming with their children and grandchildren. He and Betty dearly loved the many dogs whom they raised and cared for during their lives. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Louisiana SPCA (la-spca.org, 504.368.5191). The family would also like to express their gratitude to the many caregivers who helped care for him over the last few years, and especially to Noemi Hendricks for her more than thirty years of devoted service and companionship. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Holy Name of Jesus, 6367 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans, on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will be private. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.