Frank H. Breal Jr.

Frank H. Breal, Jr., age 78, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Mr. Breal was a native and lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, most recently residing at River Bend Nursing Home and Jefferson Healthcare Center. Beloved father of Linda B. Rafferty (Michael), Ricky F. Breal (Collene), Earlene B. Dupre (Wade) and the late Rodney J. Breal. Former husband of Dorothy Breal Baggett (Jerry). Grandfather of Cherie Behrens (Dave), Timothy Rafferty (Shay), Ethan Breal, Rachael Breal, Hunter Dupre and Wyatt Dupre. Great grandfather of Maddie Behrens, Libby Behrens and Jack Rafferty. Brother of Judy Brocato (Sal). Son of the late Frank H. Breal, Sr. and Juliet Stafford Breal. Brother-in-law of Earl Martino, Jr. (Linda). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Breal was a retired optician and was an Army National Guard veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Thursday evening, April 11, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM and on Friday morning beginning at 8:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Interment will be in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.