Leon James Chauvin

November 12, 1929 - September 12, 2017

Leon James Chauvin passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the age of 87. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie. Leon served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a lifelong banker, member of the Rotary Club in Harahan and friends of Bill W. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Lucas Chauvin. Father of Charles J. Chauvin (Phyllis), Noel C. Bertucci (John, III) and the late Baby Girl Chauvin. Grandfather of Elizabeth Gallagher (Nathan), Michael Chauvin, David Bertucci (Rebecca), Patrick Chauvin, Kaitlyn Poursine and the late Matthew Bertucci. Great grandfather of Ethan Gallagher. Son of the late Molly Brown Chauvin and Charles Leon Chauvin. Brother of the late Hamilton and Herman Chauvin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church or the Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge.