Carl F. Saizan, Sr.

Carl F. Saizan, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. He was in the care of St. Catherine’s Hospice in Slidell, LA when he entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the age of 87.

Carl was born on August 21, 1933 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Olga Bergeron and Leon Saizan. He graduated from St. Aloysius and then joined the Army National Guard where he served for six years. Carl became a member of law enforcement and joined the NOPD in 1958 and served the City of New Orleans for 22 years, during which time he was also recognized with Awards and Letters of Commendations. After retiring from the police department, Carl worked at the District Attorney’s Office in New Orleans for three years and then was Head of Security at LePavillion Hotel in New Orleans for an additional three years. He also worked for New Orleans coroner Frank Minyard for a period of time. Simultaneously, through his careers Mr. Saizan was the proud owner of Lee’s Original Hamburgers since 1953 until retirement at the age of 84, which business was originated by Mr. Lee Hash in 1901 with Carl’s father, Leon Saizan entering into the business and becoming Mr. Lee’s partner. Lee’s was a big part of Carl’s life and he looked forward to standing in front of the grill and conversing with his customers on a daily basis. Carl and his wife Laura enjoyed traveling with their family throughout the United States. Later, they traveled in an RV where sometimes they would pick up odd jobs for fun. They also enjoyed going to the casino. Carl was also a joke-teller always wanting to make you have a good laugh. Carl will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Olga and Leon Saizan, his sister Sue McClendon, and his brothers Glen and Al Saizan.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Laura M. Saizan of Slidell, LA, his only surviving sister, Ruth (Ruthie) Vogt of Belle Chasse, LA, his children Laura Barrett of Laughton, OK, Carla Cucchero (Tony) of Mandeville, LA, Russell Saizan of Slidell, LA, Cheryl Mills (Richie) of Ponchatoula, LA, Carl Saizan, Jr. (Stephanie) of Mandeville, LA, and Joanna Etheridge (Raymond) of Brookhaven, MS. Grandchildren; Steven Oliver (Anita), Scarlett Lancon (Josh), Alexis Saizan, Keith Kain (Jennifer), Richard and Cody Mills, Julia Russell (Jordan), Sophie Phillips (Hunter), Bernadette, Grant, Grace and Luke Saizan, Amanda Forrest (Jason), Zack Etheridge (Shianne). Great grandchildren; Spenser, Hannah and Grace Oliver, The’a Lancon, Alexander Kain, Amelia Phillips, Chloe, Collier and Reece Forrest and Kloie Cliburn.

We would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Ochsner Hospital, and St. Catherine’s Hospice, all of Slidell, LA for his care.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, May 3, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Mass beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Father Robert T. Cooper will be officiating.

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