ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: WINESKI, GERALD JOHN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

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

Died: Tuesday, August 23, 2016

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WINESKI, GERALD JOHN 
February 6, 1942 - August 23, 2016

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Gerald John “Whitey” Wineski passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the age 
of 74.

Beloved husband of Linda Hingle Wineski. Loving father of Gerald Wineski, Jr., 
Damie Wineski Kennedy (Frank), Felicia Wineski Poche (Sean), Leigh Ann Wineski 
Fischer (Randy). 
Son of the late Claire Suprean Wineski and Louis Paul Wineski, Sr. Brother of 
the late Louis Paul Wineski, Jr. Grandfather of Courtney, Gerald, Ashley, 
Mason, Camryn, Haleigh, and Casey.

Gerald was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime and active resident of 
Orleans Parish. As a child Gerald was a member of the New Orleans Recreation 
District, playing baseball and football at Bunny Field Playground. He was a 
graduate of Holy Cross High School Class of ’59.

After graduating high school Gerald joined the Navy where he was chosen to be a 
part of the surveillance mission prior to the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1962. 
Upon returning from his military duties, Gerald worked in the family business 
for several years. But the Civil District Court of Orleans Parish is where 
Gerald found his home and retired after 25 years of public service.

He was a dedicated and loving father and friend to many. His love, kindness and 
passion for life will be deeply missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at Our Lady 
of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448 on Monday, 
August 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM with a reception immediately following at the home 
of Linda Wineski, 117 Marigny Ave, Mandeville, LA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Wineski to 
be made to Holy Cross High School of New Orleans: 
https://secure.holycrosstigers.com/HCDonations/ .

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