ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GASPARD, MELVIN J. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

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

Died: Sunday, January 3, 2016

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GASPARD, MELVIN J. 
August 14, 1931 - January 3, 2016

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Melvin Joseph Gaspard passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Mandeville, LA 
at the age of 84. 

Melvin was a native New Orleanian born during the great depression in 1931 and 
enjoyed sharing his many memories of growing up and working the streets of New 
Orleans as a taxi driver and business owner for over 55 years. He will always 
be remembered as a devoted family man with true dedication to his career.

The beloved son of the late Merlin D. Gaspard, Sr. and Marguerite Burges 
Gaspard, he is survived by three children - Marie Summers (John), Sandy 
Mitchell and Danny Gaspard (Carolyn); one brother - Robbie Gaspard; six 
grandchildren - Brigitte, Brittany, Bradley, Ashley, Nickie and Troy; four 
great grandchildren - Alexis, Emma, Cohen and Marissa; and numerous nieces and 
nephews. He was the former husband and friend to Marion S. Gaspard. 

He was preceded in death by one sister - Gladys Laville and one brother - 
Merlin Gaspard, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at 12:00 Noon on 
Friday, January 8, 2016 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, 
Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours on Friday will begin at 10:30 AM.

Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will immediately follow 
mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Mr. Gaspard may be made to help the 
needy of New Orleans through the St. Vincent de Paul Society,

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