Gerard “Jerry” Joseph Ledet, Sr., passed away on September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was 84. Mr. Ledet was born in New Orleans and lived in Marrero for many years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Joann Glauner Ledet, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clement Joseph Ledet, Sr., 3 sisters, 5 brothers, his grandchildren Monique Raquel Ledet and Elliot James Marks. He is survived by four children: Gerard Joseph Ledet, Jr. (Bridgette), Emily Ledet Ray (Emile), Carl Joseph Ledet, Sr. (Mona) and Jan Ledet Schneider (Roy), 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother, foster son David Loy, his children, numerous other foster children, his companion Cindy Smith. He was a member of the Bridge City Golden Age Club, Knights of Columbus 13349, and served in the Army USAR TC Reserve, and as a Former Chief of the Marrero Ragusa Volunteer Fire Department. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, La on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 5pm until 9pm, and on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 8am until Funeral Mass time at 10:30am. . Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, La. Mask are required for all. To view and sign the online guestbook visit
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