Joseph Frank Nodier

Joseph “Frank” Nodier passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the age of 82. Mr. Nodier was a native of New Orleans and was active in the cemetery industry along with his family. He was responsible for many of the beautiful tombs, mausoleums and monuments throughout the cemeteries of New Orleans. He was an active outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt, but most of all he was a devoted family man who always put his wife, children and grandchildren first. “Frank” was predeceased by his parents Estelle and Ferdinand Nodier, his brother Fred, his son Lawrence C. Nodier and grandchild Rachel H. Simoneaux. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lawrene Walters Nodier and his sisters Shirley N. Gibson and Joan N. Creson. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Frank J. Nodier (Laurie), Lawrene N. Whittle (Bradley), Tammy N. Hughes (Patrick, deceased), Marcia N. Allen (Brad). Pawpaw will be greatly missed by his four grandchildren; Erin E. Hughes, Clark J. Nodier (Melissa), Cameron F. Nodier, Tracey M. Allen (Quintin) and two great-grandchildren Joleigh A. Simoneaux and Robby A. Denman. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:15 pm in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel of JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until Mass time. Interment will follow in Greenwood cemetery, New Orleans, LA. “Due to the current restriction in Orleans Parish, only a limited number of relatives and friends are allowed to attend the funeral services and are required to practice social distancing as well as wear face coverings at the funeral home. The family is grateful for your understanding and compassion.” Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com

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