Leo Joseph Alridge, Sr. was born October 27, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the union of Lois Foley and the late Philip Alridge, Sr. He departed his earthly life for eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on December 5, 2020. He was 45 years old.
Leo accepted Christ at an early age at Spiritual Sunlight Baptist Church, where he served on the Pastor Aid Board. Leo was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School, class of 1995. He started working at the Hotel Monteleone after graduation. At the time of his passing, Leo was the maintenance supervisor. He loved his job and the guests that he met over the last 25 years, but the owners and employees became his family away from home.
Leo was always the peacekeeper and so supportive of his family. He enjoyed spending time grilling, riding bikes with his family on the lakefront, playing football with his son, and cheering on the Saints. Leo’s passion was music and he could often be found deejaying.
He always wanted the best for others. We will all miss his love and kindness.
Leo was preceded in death by his father Philip Alridge, Sr; his brother Philip Alridge, Jr.; his father-in-law Roosevelt McKnight, Sr.; and his mother-in-law Ella Mea Robinson. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Schwanda McKnight-Alridge; his daughter Aaliyah J. Alridge; his son Leo J. Alridge, Jr.; his mother Lois Foley; his brother Ronald Foley and wife Clara; his sisters: Shelia Foley Johnson, Wendy Alridge-Glenn and husband Stanley; Yolanda Alridge-Barnes; Quintina Alridge; Phyllis Alridge; Shavonda Alridge; his sister-in-laws Camma Jones and husband Anthony Sr., Linda McKnight and her companion Michael Blazio, Lakeisha McKnight, Shantrell Schynder Beecher and husband John; and his brother-in-laws Roosevelt McKnight, Jr. and wife Belinda, Ronald Schnyder, Jr. and wife Tanisha, Koncheie Schnyder and Terrell Schnyder. He is also survived by his uncle O’Neal Bryant; his devoted cousin Dawn Foley Bannister and husband Javar; his Godmother Ramona Jenkins; his Godchild Tierra Landry; his devoted friend Larry Brumfield; as well as countless other family and friends.
Due to COVID restrictions, services for Leo Joseph Alridge, Sr. will be private at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
