Ackel obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Ackel, George Joseph, Jr. 15 Nov 2009 Nov 2009 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 11/15/2009 ACKEL, GEORGE JOSEPH, JR. George Joseph Ackel Jr., 57, passed away on Wed., Nov. 11, 2009, of complication during a medical procedure. He is survived by his children, George Ackel III of New Orleans, Alana Ackel Tallo of Hammond (Troy), Adam Ackel of Abita Springs (Monica), and Alexander Ackel of New Orleans; grandchildren Brandon, Adam Jr., Austin, Blayre, Alton and Alexandra; wife Jerilyn Reed Ackel and her children, Tiffany Montero, Kelseay Reed, and Russ Reed, and her grandson Braylon Montero; his mother Jeanette Lentini Ackel of Harahan; and brother Thad Ackel Sr. of Bossier City. Preceded in death by his father, George Ackel Sr. Born Nov. 28, 1951, in New Orleans, he had a passion for public affairs and was a frequent and prominent player in local, regional and state politics. He was a real estate developer, and owner and breeder of horses. Known as a successful businessman as much as for his character and kindness, he will be fondly missed by many. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-10 p.m. and Tuesday 9-11 a.m. at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home at 4747 Veterans Blvd., followed by a service at 11:30 at St. Ritašs Catholic Church in Harahan. Burial will be at Lakelawn Cemetery in Metairie. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/ackel.txt