Henry Schneider Jr.

Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, Henry Schneider Jr., 96, passed away on August 24, 2019. Henry was a native of New Orleans, LA, grew up in Houston, TX, and then became a long-time resident of Old Metairie, LA.

Henry is survived by his brothers, Rodney and wife Betty-Lou, and Robert; three sons, Larry and wife, Teri, Dennis and wife Nancy, and Donald; grandchildren, Larry and wife Julie, Lauren and husband Gregory, Diana and husband Benjamin, Jeffrey, Ryan and Timothy and wife Kayla; great-grandchildren Jackson, Emma, Ellen, Margaret, Samuel, Ty Henry and Lillian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emma Schneider, sister Lois and his wife, Ione Vinet, whom he was wedded to for 72 years.

Henry was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as an aircraft mechanic for Eastern Airlines for 35 years. He was a long-time member of the St. Catherine of Siena Church parish community. Henry was a passionate fisherman and expert carpenter who was devoted to his wife and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 12pm. A visitation will begin at 11am. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.