Forrest John Baroni

Forrest John Baroni, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie, LA on Saturday, October 31, 2020. A New Orleans native, Forrest was born to the late Frank J. and Marguerite Bianchini Baroni.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carol Cardarella Baroni; his daughters, Dawn Baroni Bordelon (Brad) and Beth Ann Lewis (Chris); grandchildren, Benjamin Henry Lewis, Claire Marguerite Lewis, Ella Elizabeth Bordelon and Abby Elise Bordelon; his sister, Diane Zeller; brothers, Frank and Thomas Baroni; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Forrest proudly served his country in the Air National Guard of Louisiana, 159th Supply Co. (SSgt). He retired as Captain from the New Orleans Fire Department after 25 years of service.

Forrest had a passion for cooking, gardening and writing poetry and those who knew him were familiar with his unique sense of humor. He was always concerned with what he could do for others by putting everyone before himself and found pleasure in doing so.

Special thanks to the doctors and staff at East Jefferson General Hospital, as well as the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care, who knew him as “Cool Daddy”.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/donation

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans, LA on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until Mass. A private interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

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