Gerald E. "Jerry" Camus

Gerald E. “Jerry” Camus passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Genevieve “Jenny” Camus for 65 years. Father of Michael Camus (Terry), Sherry Balestra (Joseph), Bryan Camus (Patrick) and Sandy Camus (Tracey). Son of the late Marybelle and Jerome Camus Sr. Brother of Elizabeth Camus, William Camus and the late Jerome E. Camus, Jr and Richard F. Camus. Grandfather of Evan Gerald Camus. Great grandfather of Zoie Balestra. Also survived by nieces and nephews. He was an avid ham radio enthusiast, WB5MLH. He was a member of the Westside Amateur Radio Club and the New Orleans VHF Club. He was a lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette St., Algiers, LA on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will be held from 9am until 11am. Due to COVID 19, masks are required. Interment, St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Algiers, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Children’s Hospital. Special thanks to the staff of Woldenberg/Willow Wood for their loving care. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .