Lanny N. Ballantyne

Lawrence N. (Lanny) Ballantyne, a resident of Kenner, LA, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the age of 74. He attended school in Canada and moved to New Orleans at a very young age and fell in love with the city. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He worked for Delta Airlines and retired after 34 years in 1991.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn. He was the father of 3 daughters,

Veronica Ballantyne Ulicsni (David), Charlene Ballantyne Squarsich (Gary) and Lynette Ballantyne Hemstreet (Tim). He was also stepfather to Catherine Boyle, Christine Burd, Kenneth Burd and Joseph Stasko, as well as grandfather to 19 grandchildren and a great grandchild, V.J. Lanny was loved by all who knew him, and graced the lives of many.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am.