ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DESSELLE, LEON W 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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DESSELLE, LEON W 
September 10, 1952 - February 2, 2011 	

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Leon William Desselle, a resident of Gretna, entered into God's loving Grace 
surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 due to 
complications from cancer. 

Leon was born on September 10, 1952 to Germaine Bordelon Desselle and the late 
Charles William Desselle, Jr. 

He is also survived by one brother, Edward Eric Desselle; one sister, Jeanne 
Desselle Fontenot; brother-in-law, Michael John Fontenot; companion of many 
years, Jeanelle Gamez; nieces and nephew, Tanya Desselle Ickowitz, Natalie Rae 
Desselle, Jeremy Michael Fontenot, and Courtney Elizabeth Fontenot; and grand 
niece and nephew, Rachel and Jacob Ickowitz.

Leon was a graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School and Loyola University New 
Orleans. He served in the U.S. Army and was currently employed by Sears. 

He will be dearly missed and will always be remembered by his family and friends 
for his unconditional love and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. 
Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie, LA 70003 on 
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 9:30 am. Visitation at church from 8:00 am until 
service time. A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The American Lung Association of 
Louisiana

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