Henry "Hank" Lala Jr.

Henry (Hank) John Lala, Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was the loving husband to Viki Vicknair and father to Stephen John Lala. He is survived by his wife (Viki), son (Stephen), brother Michael, sister in law Susan Scardino, and nephews Austin and Adam. He is joining his parents Henry John Lala Sr., and Marion Werling Lala in eternal life.

Hank was born on January 16, 1951 in New Orleans. He was married to his brown eyed girl for 28 years and resided in Metairie with their son. He loved to hunt, play cards, read, and spend time outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and “yelling” at the television when watching the Saints and LSU.

Hank was the last graduating class of St. Aloysius in 1969. He continued to support the Brothers of the Sacred Heart when his son graduated from Brother Martin High School in 2014. He loved going to football, basketball and baseball games. One of his times of great happiness was watching his son run cross country.

Hank was a fraternity member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) and alumni association. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #30. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and friend to all that knew him. He was a parade marshal for over 40 years keeping the parades rolling. Life will not be the same without his boisterous voice and opinionated self. Hank will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchatrain Blvd. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, La. 70122.