Berchman Joseph Church

Berchman Joseph Church., age 84, formally of Chalmette, Louisiana passed away on Sunday March 11, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Berchman was born December 23, 1933 in New Orleans to parents, Helen Bevan Church and Berchman John Church; He is also predeceased by his brother, Martin Church and his grandson, Dylan Galila. Berchman is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eleanora V. Church; daughter Cathy Galila (Leo); and son Gerald Church; grandchildren Ethan Church, Ashley Church Schwartz, and Jade M Kennedy; sisters, Margaret Church Benbrooke and Myrtle Church Blanchard. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Mary Riviere (Don), Dennis Bodungen (Cheryl), Fred Bodungen (Cathy), Martin Blanchard Jr., Sue Ellen Carter and Maureen Blanchard; and twelve grand-nieces and nephews. Berchman graduated from Holy Name of Mary School; and worked as an X-ray technician in the VA Hospital of New Orleans. He loved spending time with his family and friends. A celebratory gathering for Berchman will be held Wednesday, April 4,2018 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana. A memorial service will occur Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana. Inurnment will follow at Metairie Cemetery 5100 Ponchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com for the Church family.