Dennis Thomas Pertuit Sr.

Dennis Thomas Pertuit Sr. passed away on Thursday morning, November 26, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of Marilyn Magee Pertuit for over 47 years. Loving father of Stephanie Reis (Matthew), Dennis T. "Denny" Pertuit Jr. (Debra), and Michael J. Pertuit (Kim). Grandfather of Sarah Pertuit, Caelan and Cassidy Reis, Nolan and Lily Pertuit. Great-grandfather of Auden Pertuit. Brother of Alfred "Al" Pertuit (Sharon), Gaynell Paugh (Frank), and the late Coleman Pertuit (June) and Brandon Pertuit. Son of the late Alfred and Agnes Pertuit. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dennis was a native and lifelong a resident of the New Orleans Area. He was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High in 1966, and worked in the Steel Fabrication industry until his retirement in 2014. Dennis was always very involved with his parish, which was St. Dominic in New Orleans for many years, and volunteered his time at Lakeview Playground. He loved good food, good drink, and good friends. He will be dearly missed by his loving family. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial from LEITZ-EAGAN Metairie, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, on Saturday evening, November 28, 2015, at 6:00. Visitation will begin at 3:00 in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, Masses or contributions to the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation or St. Pius X School in Lake Vista. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.