John Robert Falgoust

John Robert Falgoust, 82, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, John is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Margaret Trapani Falgoust; his two children, John Robert Falgoust, Jr. (Nancy) and Anne Falgoust Ott Johnson; and his cherished grandchildren, Caroline Kelly Falgoust and John Robert Falgoust, III (“Jack”), who were the greatest joys of his life and called him “Papa” and “Pops.”

John was born on October 13, 1942, in Mayfield, Pennsylvania, where he spent his early years until his family moved to New Orleans to be closer to family. He graduated from Alcée Fortier High School in 1960 and Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. John began his career as a Certified Public Accountant at two of the “Big 8” accounting firms, Peat Marwick Mitchell and Price Waterhouse, and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. His career evolved from accounting to management consulting and ultimately into the financial services industry, where he held executive roles at various financial institutions. In 1989 he joined New York Life where he built lasting relationships with his clients, guiding them through life’s changes, and going above and beyond to help them during times of need. John was a man of principal and deep faith and served as a Eucharistic Minister, lector, and adorer for many years at St. Catherine of Siena Church. His love for his family was the center of his life and he was a fixture at his grandchildren’s school and sporting events. He had a passion for reading and history and loved telling stories, teaching his children and grandchildren life’s lessons. He was an avid golfer, who shot his age, and loved teaching and playing golf with his family. John loved traveling and spending time with his family – he was never ready for family gatherings to end and was always sad when it was time to say goodbye. He lived life to the fullest up until he became ill for the last two months of his life.

Visitation and a funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005, with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. and the funeral Mass at noon. A private burial service will follow Mass at Metairie Cemetery in All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Johns’ memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.