Jasper A. Schiro

Jasper “Sonny” Anthony Schiro passed away on January 27, 2020. He is preceeded in death by his wife Rosa Schiro. Father of Christina S. Gegenheimer (Doug) and John Anthony Schiro (Tracey). Gramps to Cole Gegenheimer, Ava Grace Gegenheimer, Jude Schiro, and Gianna Schiro. Son of the late Anthony G. Schiro and Lena Dragotta Schiro. Brother of Vivian Schiro Benenati of New Paltz, New York and Donald L. Schiro of New Kent, Virginia, and the late Ethel Schiro Fracasse. Also, survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Age 83 years, a native of New Paltz, New York and lifelong resident of Terrytown, Louisiana. He served in the armed forces in the Naval Reserve and then onto the Army as a Sergeant stationed in Heidelberg, Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. He worked for Brown and Root, later started his own electrical company. Sonny was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He loved his friends and family dearly, and spending time with his grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Veret St., Algiers, LA on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11AM. Interment will be at a later date. Visitation will be held at church from 9:30 AM until mass time. A celebration of life reception will immediately follow mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 342 Olivier St., Algiers, LA. In lieu of flowers, please celebrate Sonny’s memory by donating to the Pulmonary/Critical Care fund at Ochsner, 1514 Jefferson Highway, BH 607, New Orleans, LA 70121 or visit giving.ocshner.org choosing the Tribute Tab . Mothe Funeral Homes handled funeral arrangements, to view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com