Albert "Chip" Edward Carpenter, Jr.

He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Carpenter and Marie Vivian Schlegel Carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sally Logan Carpenter and their children, Kyle Downing Carpenter (Brittany) and Logan Carpenter Senior (Robert) and grandchildren, Robert Reid Senior, John Patrick Senior, Nathan James Senior, Annie Senior, and Shepard James Carpenter. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Carpenter Niklaus and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Mansour (Maryetta) and Dr. and Mrs. David Hilton (Patricia) and eight nieces and nephews.

Chip was born in Newton, MA and moved to New Orleans at an early age. He attended Metairie Park Country Day School and graduated from the Sewanee Military Academy in Sewanee, TN.

He received his BBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Notre Dame and was a Fellow of Loyola University’s Institute of Politics. While at Notre Dame, he was a member of the Rugby Football Club and was the founder of the Collegiate Folk Festival, a complement to the school’s well known jazz festival.

After receiving his commission as a Lieutenant of Marines and training at Pensacola, FL, he was designated as a Naval Flight Officer. During his service in the Vietnam War, he flew 250 missions in the A6 Intruder and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 22 Air Medals, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, as well as other personal decorations.

After completing his active service he stayed active in the Marine Corps Reserve, flying the F4 Phantom, and serving in many command and staff assignments.

He was a graduate of the Marine Corps and Canadian Command & Staff Colleges, and retired as a Colonel after 31 years of service.

Chip also served as chapter president and held several national offices in two veterans organizations.

He was First Vice President and Portfolio Management Director with Morgan Stanley. During his long career he served his many clients as a Financial Advisor and had several assignments in branch and sales management.

He was a former member of the Board of Governors of the Sewanee Academy, a Trustee of the University of the South, and a member of the boards of Associated Catholic Charities and the New Orleans Health Corporation. He was a member of the Certified Financial Advisor Institute and CFA Society of Louisiana.

He was a member of the Pickwick Club, the Southern Yacht Club, the Storm Trysail Club, and a former member of several other clubs and carnival organizations.

A life-long sailor, he competed in five Newport-Bermuda yacht races, a Transatlantic race and several other blue water races. He enjoyed competing in his sailboat, Wizard, in local, national and international competitions.

Chip was a co-founder of the International J/22 Class Association and served as its first chairman and as chair of the technical committee and was elected a counselor of honor of the class. He was designated a US Sailing Club Race officer and volunteered often to run races for other sailors.

Most of all, Chip enjoyed being with his wife, Sally, children and grandchildren and his large, extended family. Called “Pops” by his grandchildren, it was rare for him to miss a birthday, game, or family function. He loved family vacations, celebrating holidays and umpiring the family Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl game.

The family would like to thank his medical team for their care and comfort.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9:00AM until 10:00AM. A memorial Mass with military honors will follow. The interment will be in Metairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Chip’s memory to Community Sailing New Orleans, 101 N. Roadway St., New Orleans, LA 70124, www.nolacommunitysailing.org, or to the charity of your choice.

To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com