ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GOLDEN, WILLIAM PETER, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Thursday, April 16th, 2015

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GOLDEN, WILLIAM PETER, JR.
July 1, 1933 - April 16, 2015

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William Golden, Jr. passed away the morning of April 16th, 2015, at his home in 
Lacombe, La., surrounded by his family and friends .

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Vondelle Erichson Golden and his 
three adoring children, Lydia Golden Bernstein (Brock), Jennifer Golden and 
Gregory Golden (Kaori), who along with his precious grandchildren, Leison 
Bernstein, and Nicole and Nona Golden, will all miss him greatly. 

Bill was born July 1st 1933 in Metairie, La., grandson of La. Senator George 
Reitmeyer Sr., son of the late Emily Reitmeyer and William Golden, Sr., brother 
of the late Emily Maher. He is survived by his sisters Marilyn Brinkmann and 
Joyce Hackett. He is also survived and well loved by his sisters-in-law, 
Sharron Demarest and Mary Gail Favret, and many devoted nieces, nephews, 
cousins, and dear friends.

Bill was an Alumni of Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, served as a 
U.S. Navy electrician on the U.S.S. Pittsburgh, graduated from South Eastern 
La. College in Hammond, La. and received his Juris Doctorate of law from Loyola 
University in New Orleans, La. After many years of being in the claims business 
in New Orleans, La. Mr. Golden practiced law at Accardo, Carville, Edrington, 
LeBlanc and Golden in Laplace, La.

He loved his studies and work life almost as much as he loved the outdoors, 
especially fishing, cooking and eating the fruits of his catch. He loved road 
trips across country, camping, hiking, and travel adventures he had with good 
friends and family.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of 
Life Service on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 
W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433, at 2:00 p.m. with Visitation on Wednesday 
beginning at 12:00 noon until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Golden to be 
made to Lewy Body Dementia Association

U.S. Navy 
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