Gerard “Jerry” Artigue, age 62, ascended into Heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Mr. Artigue was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Beloved husband of the late Susan K. Artigue. Father of Amanda Foster (Mitchell) and Grant Artigue. Grandfather of Addison and Cassidy Foster. Brother of Mark Artigue, Stacy Artigue, Doris Artigue and the late Gayle Artigue. Son of the late Leroy Artigue and Rosalie Richard Artigue. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Artigue was a parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Church and was president of the St. Mary Magdalen Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. He was a proud alumnus and retired teacher of Holy Cross High School. He was in sales most of his life. He was a graduate of UNO and a member of the UNO Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity. Mr. Artigue was an avid reader and a car and computer enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time and laughing in the company of his family, friends and community. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 6425 W. Metairie Avenue, in Metairie, LA on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 beginning at 10:30 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 noon. The Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 11:20 AM. Masks are mandatory when attending services. Interment will be at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 at a later date. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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