Armond "IKE" Joseph Eitmann Sr.

Armond “IKE” Joseph Eitmann, Sr, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 16, 1947 in New Orleans to the late John J Eitmann, Sr and Weddel LeBoeuf Eitmann. IKE is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Battaglia Eitmann, his son, Armond “AJ” Eitmann, Jr (Tonya), daughter, Michelle E Bernard (Tommy), and his grandchildren who he adored more than anything, Nicholas Bernard (Maddy), Lauren Bernard, and Jordan Eitmann.

He is also survived by his Godchildren: Cyndi E Luna (Daniel), Lisa E Edrington (Craig), John J Eitmann, III, his nieces: Sharon Baracco (Joe), Danielle B Sullivan (Al), Angela Morgan (Curtis), Theresa Mangano, Barbara Ciaccio, his nephews: Kevin, Patrick (Christy), Adam (Jessica), Steven, Philip, & Nicky Battaglia and Orson Ciaccio. Brothers in law: Gus, Patrick, Sammy & Nicky Battaglia, Henry (Lisa) & Anthony (Robbie) Little, Sisters in law: Carrie Little and Yvette Eitmann, sister Anita Eitmann and a host of cousins and great nieces & nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother and best friend, John J Eitmann, Jr (Jane), and sister in law Sandra Battaglia

IKE graduated from Warren Easton and joined the US Army. He was a veteran and had pride in his country. He retired from Community Coffee in 2012 and was the current president of AARP 4273.

He loved his family and fur babies (Bambi, Pixi, Chloe, Jagger, Nila, and Piper) more than anything in the world and he also loved to make friends feel like family. He made an impression on everyone he met. He had a big heart and would make a stranger a friend in a minute. He loved spending time with his family, playing his guitar with his son in law, enjoyed cooking and boiling crawfish. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need at any time and will be missed by so many.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019 beginning at 9:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be John J Eitmann, III, John Eitmann, Daniel Luna, Craig Edrington, Randy McClendon, and Chad Ogea.

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Breaux, Dr. Damm, the Cardiology Team, the staff of Ochsner’s ICU 10th floor, our family, friends, and Sysco New Orleans for their love, support and compassion over the past few weeks.

The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.