Bryan Vernon Dupepe Sr.

Bryan Vernon Dupepe, Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at the age of 81 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 16, 1938 to the late Vernon Wilfred Dupepe and Eunice Clancy Dupepe.

Bryan is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia Smith Dupepe; daughter Shelley Linn Dupepe; son Bryan Vernon Dupepe, Jr. his wife Allison Ledyard Dupepe; sister Verna Dupepe Devlin her husband James Joseph Devlin, Jr.; grandchildren Hunter Ledyard Dupepe, Peri Claire Dupepe, and Caroline Coe Dupepe; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is also preceded in death by his brother Frank Clancy Dupepe.

Bryan graduated from East Jefferson High School’s first ever class and holds the distinction of scoring the first touchdown in EJ history. After attending the University of Southern Mississippi, Bryan began his career as a real estate developer. Although he was involved in many types of businesses, he concentrated on the hotel industry. His hotels helped shape the modern hospitality industry in New Orleans. Starting in 1961 with the opening of the Hotel Provincial, one of the first small boutique hotels in the French Quarter, Bryan went on to develop five hotels totaling over 1,700 rooms which included the New Orleans Marriott and the De la Poste which later became the W French Quarter.

Whether it be travel on amazing vacations or simply hanging out during regularly scheduled weekly gatherings at Eleven79, Trauth’s, or Frankie and Johnny’s, Bryan was most happy simply being with family and friends. He especially treasured his adoring grandchildren. Bryan had the ability to brighten a room with his smile, and he will be remembered for his kind, generous, and compassionate spirit.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:00pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to the Humane Society of Louisiana or the American Cancer society.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.