Alvin Joseph Millet Jr.

Alvin Joseph Millet Jr. died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by loving family in his hometown of New Orleans LA. Al, as he was affectionately known, was born on April 22, 1934 to Anna (Antoinette) Carrara Millet and Alvin Joseph Millet Sr. at hotel Dieu hospital in New Orleans LA. He is preceded in death by his parents. He was the beloved husband of Gail Meyer Millet for 59 years. He is survived by his wife, Gail Meyer Millet and his loving daughter Stephanie Millet, her husband, Kevin Kakareka and his dearest granddaughter Cordelia Kakareka. Al attended Saint Paul College in Covington, LA as a boarder from fourth grade until his high school graduation in 1952. His school years were always remembered as a wonderful experience. He often said it was a perfect life for a boy, full of fun and friends surrounded by nature and a great education. He went to LSU in Baton Rouge before joining the United States Navy where he served on ships in the Pacific region in Vietnam and Japan. After serving four years he returned to New Orleans where he became an accredited Heating and Air conditioning technician, working at Tulane University and Kaiser Aluminum before opening his own business, Millet’s Refrigeration, in 1970. In 1995 Al started work for Jefferson Parish where he retired after 18 years in 2013. Al was a member of the Pied Pipers, the Jesters and was a lifetime member of New Orleans Elks Lodge 30 and made many wonderful friends there. Al loved to dance, enjoyed hosting and attending parties and traveling to beaches every summer with friends and family. He was a great poker player and enjoyed many games in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Al Millet had an amazing personality and made friends easily wherever he went. He was unshakable in his convictions and quick to argue his point, but he could always make you laugh! He was kind and blessed with a true heart. He will be missed more than words can say. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Funeral Service on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Services will be held at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM with mass following at 1:00 pm in the chapel. All are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held at 2 PM until at the Antler Room of New Orleans Elks Lodge 30, 2215 Cleary Ave., Metairie, LA 70001. Masses preferred.

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Alvin Joseph Millet Jr.

April 22, 1934 - March 17, 2024