Noel John Twilbeck Sr.

Noel John Twilbeck, Sr. passed away on December 23, 2019 surrounded by family at his home. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Jefferson, LA. to the late Eugene Twilbeck and Agnes Lowe Twilbeck. Noel is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Beverly Bergeron Twilbeck. He is survived by his children Noel Twilbeck, Jr. (Glen Kahrman), Angela Hurley (Len), Jacqueline Millon-Michel (Chris) and Jodi Schwing (Baron).

Noel’s siblings include June Boone, Edward Twilbeck, Sr., and Raymond Twilbeck, as well as the late Agnes Mendoza, John Twilbeck, Sr., Herman Twilbeck, Rita Rollins, Eugene Twilbeck, Jr., Vera Pfaff, Calvin Twilbeck, Doris Greco, and Robert Twilbeck.

Noel is also survived by his grandchildren Sarah Berry (Justin), Katherine Ledet (Brian), Christopher Millon (Ashley), Amanda Messina (Mark), Holly Blair (Matt), Ryan Noel Schwing and Matthew Schwing. He is preceded in death by his infant granddaughter Lauren Schwing.

Noel also leaves behind his great grandchildren that brought him much joy – Julia Millon, Aubrey Berry, Leo Berry, Anna Noelle Messina, Ainsley Berry, Andrew Messina, and Layne Millon. He also leaves behind special extended family members and friends, including Deanie Bergeron, Marilyn Doescher, Richard “Pop-up” Lenzen (Kathy), Lois Kelly, and Fabiola Funez.

Noel was a member of the International Association of Firefighters and a retired Captain of the East Bank Consolidated Fire Department in Jefferson Parish for which he worked for 34 years and was incredibly proud to have served. He will be missed by the many friends and colleagues who served beside him in the firefighter brotherhood.

Noel enjoyed casinos and spending time with family and friends. He was a kind and gentle man that will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts.

Services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, on Monday, December 30, 2019. Visitation will be from 10am to 1pm, followed by a Funeral Service. Interment will immediately follow at Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to CrescentCare Community Health Center (1631 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117) or to a charity of your choice.