Brian Mariner Gagnet

Brian Mariner Gagnet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 62. Brian was born in New Orleans on September 25, 1962. He was affectionately known as “Bub” to his four brothers, Ben (Charlene), Spencer (Licy), Allain, and Alex (Norris); and he was also a cherished uncle to his ten nieces and nephews - Trevor, Ellen Claire, Mary Margaret, Tyler, Mathilde, Chandler, William, Nelson, Christopher and Kelsey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Louise Briou Gagnet, and his father, Harold Joseph Gagnet, Jr.

As a child growing up in the Milan area of Uptown, Brian had many wonderful adventures with his brothers and their friends. In his younger years, he attended St. Michael Special School. Later, Brian moved to the St. Mary’s Residential Community in Alexandria where he earned his high school certificate. Upon returning to the New Orleans area, he worked for many years for the Arc of Greater New Orleans. Brian participated in Special Olympics where he enjoyed contending in the weightlifting competition. Brian was kind-hearted, funny, and never met a stranger. He was a Saints fan and loved animals, especially his dogs.

A special thank you to Carl Payton and everyone at the Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana who so lovingly cared for and supported Brian over the years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans on Friday, July 11 at 12 noon. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Private interment for the family will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Brian’s memory to the Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana. (https://www.voasela.org/)