Jerry Joseph Casso

Jerry Joseph Casso is leaving his devoted wife and best friend of 67 years, Audrey Ledet Casso to join our Lord and Savior and the many members of his family that have gone before him. He leaves two sons, Jerry “Michael” (Carolyn) and Jay Joseph (Annette); five wonderful grandchildren, Paul Griffin (Courtney), Christina (Demond), Julie (Tevyn), Joseph and Holly; also five beautiful great grandchildren which brought so much joy in his life, Alora and Everly Cagins, Gianna and Jolie LaSalle and River Griffin. Jerry was born June 17,1932 in Donaldsonville, LA. Baby son of Laura Gonzales Casso and Morris J. Casso, Sr. Jerry’s father died when he was 3 years old and at age 10, gained a step-father, Clarence Bonvillian. Jerry was the youngest of seven siblings, whom have gone before him; Gertrude Funel (Warren), Eunice, Ruby Guidry Faroldi (Warren) (Joe), Morris Casso, Jr. (Magdeline), Hattie Brashears (Jack) and Lloyd Casso (Whilhelminia). He also leaves many nieces and nephews whom loved him so much. Jerry graduated from St. Aloysius High School (Brother Martin) and LSU University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by General Motors in Indianapolis, Indiana before deciding to come back to Louisiana. He retired from LP&L (Entergy) after thirty-four years and was instrumental in designing and programming computer systems for the Gypsy Plant as well as Waterford Nuclear Plant. Jerry served his country in the United States Army, stationed at the Yuma Test Station in Arizona where he engineered and tested ammunition. Jerry was a charter member of the Happy Few Social Club for 26 years. As a member of St. Cletus Catholic Church, Jerry was Head Usher, Eucharistic Minister, St. Joseph’s Altar Society and repairman. In 2005 he became a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Martha Catholic Church. He was a member of The Good Times Jamaica Dance Club for over 24 years and was instrumental in helping a lot of people enjoy dancing. He was also a chartered member of the Back to the 50’s Jamaica Dance Club and has been very active in the Club since they moved to Mel Ott Civic Center. He recently joined the Life is Golden Bowling League and enjoyed many friends. Jerry was a very active member of the Terrytown Golden Agers Club since 2005, where he was the photographer and created their beautiful Terrywown Golden Agers Website. Whatever Jerry did he put his heart and soul into it and made many memories through Photography. God guided Jerry into many directions and whatever he did, he did well. He could fix almost anything and create a design to make something better. Surely, God is certainly saying, “Well done, my good and faithful servant”. He was a one of a kind man and made an impact on everyone he met. He will be sadly missed by all, and never forgotten. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. The family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses and staff at West Jefferson Hospital for the compassionate care given him while in the hospital. Also, the staff of Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care for making his last days at home comfortable. A private Memorial Service will be held at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway in Harvey, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.