Jerome Enrique Sagun Gacula passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the age of 40. He is survived by his loving wife of eight years, Suzanne Gravolet Gacula and his mother-in-law, Mary Maier Gravolet; his parents, Jerome "Jim" and Linda Gacula; siblings, Jerlynn Ordaz (Edward), Malinda Gacula, and Joseph Gacula; niece, Isis Ordaz; extended family, friends, and all of his "chirren" at Metairie Park Country Day School.
Jerome was born in Quezon City, Philippines, moved to San Francisco, California with his family in 1983, and later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 2008 after meeting Suzanne. They were married on Halloween in 2010 at the Musee Conti Wax Museum in the French Quarter. Jerome was a chef at Metairie Park Country Day School for the last 10 years and an extremely talented photographer / artist. His passions were entertaining his family and friends, cooking, photography, art, music, vaping, making hilarious video clips, and caring for his fur-babies: Lou Lou The Loupgarou, Marzipan The Creepy-Pan, Monty-Kat The Explorer, Meekah Lucy-Purr, Morrissa Von Cuddlekins, and the late sweet Jillybean. He was and always will be larger than life itself.
A private memorial Mass will be held for the family. On his birthday, August 3, 2018, a celebration of his life will be held for all friends and family. Details will be announced at a later date on Facebook.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jerome's memory to the Suicide Prevention and Intervention Coalition for Youth or you may purchase his artwork at Tiny Buffalo Clothing in New Orleans, www.tinybuffaloclothing.com.
To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
