Gerard Joseph 'Jerry' Black

Gerard Joseph ‘Jerry’ Black passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner with his wife at his side. He was 82, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Kenner for the past 58 years. Jerry was a 1960 graduate of St. Sanislaus College, Bay St. Louis, MS and was a huge rockachaw supporter. He was a supremely intelligent individual and a retired co-owner of Mollere-Black underground utilities contractors. He was the recipient of various awards for his civic activities in Kenner. He served as President of Driftwood Civic Association, President of Galatas Booster Club and President of Driftwood Country Club. Jerry was a volunteer baseball and basketball coach at Galatas and Greenlawn playgrounds and reigned as King of the Driftwood Mardi Gras Parade. He served as campaign manager for various republican campaigns. Jerry’s last claim to fame was winning the 2022 Driftwood Fantasy Football League, coming on strong at the end. Jerry was a strong-willed individual who was always known to help anyone in need and the get the job done. Beloved husband, for 59 years, of Sandra Jean ‘Jeannie’ Mumphrey Black. Father of Stephen G. Black (April) of St. Rose, LA, Christopher E. Black (Kristine) of Geismer, LA and Josh S. Black (Jeannette) of Abilene, TX. Son of the late Eleanor Catherine Daley and Ray Basil Black. Brother of the late Ray B. Black, Jr. (Gail). Grandfather of Alex C. Black, Sage C. Black, Avery R. Black, Andrew D. Black and Spencer T. Black. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 12:00 noon, The Reverend Michael Kettenring and The Reverend Charles Dussouy con-celebrants. Visitation at church from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Friday. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA. Please consider a donation, in Jerry’s name, to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Gerard Joseph 'Jerry' Black

September 20, 1940 - January 25, 2023