Jerry A. Breaux, 80, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born in New Orleans on July 8, 1943 and grew up in Westwego, LA. He resided in Marrero, Denham Springs, and New Orleans. He worked most of his career as a welder at Avondale Shipyards until his retirement.
Jerry was a gentle soul, who endeared himself to his caregivers and people he met. He took loving care of his wife until her passing in 1995, and raised his two step-sons as if they were his own.
He is survived by his brother Robert Breaux, sister Elizabeth Clement (Donald), stepson Christopher Adams (Suzanne), and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy and Beryl (Cooke) Breaux; sister Kathleen Duffourc; wife Rosetta (Dorsa); and step-son Jeffray Adams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the staff of Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center and Ochsner Hospital for the care provided to Jerry.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in the chapel of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00AM until service time at 1:00PM. An interment will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, 531 Avenue A, Westwego, LA.
Expressions of sympathy can be shared with Jerry's family at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com.
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