Eldred Maher

Eldred Lloyd Maher, 96, of Gretna passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 15, 2021. Eldred was born in New Orleans on June 10, 1925, to Anna Lehne Maher and Frederick William Maher. After graduating from Saint Aloysius High School, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving in the Pacific theater during World War II; following his service he attended Loyola University. He became a realtor selling houses when Terrytown was first developed and later started his own business, Maher Inc. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frederick W. Maher, Jr., and his sister-in-law Mary Doyle Maher. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Frances Bass Maher, their three loving children: Cathy M. Storm (David), Kevin L. Maher (Michelle), Daniel S. Maher (Mimi), and five devoted grandchildren: Maeve Storm, Hunter and Olivia Maher, Sean and Tess Maher, as well as his godson Reed Smith (Christine), his nieces and nephews, including Anne Batt (David), Rusty (Diana), Tim (Lois), and Brian (Barbara) Maher, and many great-nieces and nephews. He was a kind, patient, and generous man of faith with a wonderful sense of humor who was loved by all and will be greatly missed. The Maher Family would like to extend their thanks to Monique Martin, Notre Dame Hospice, and Sisters Servants of Mary.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Monday, June 21, 2021 at 12:15 P.M. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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