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Carl John Labit Sr.

1955 - 2024

Carl John Labit Sr. obituary, 1955-2024, Metairie, LA

BORN

1955

DIED

2024

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Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Boulevard

New Orleans, Louisiana

Carl Labit Sr. Obituary

Carl John Labit Sr., age 68, of Metairie, passed away on May 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 13, 1955, and is the son of the late Karl J. Labit and Barbara A. Labit. He attended St. Catherine of Siena and graduated from East Jefferson High School. He was retired from the Asbestos Workers Local #53 and had a true passion for his golf game. He will be remembered as a loving husband, to Paula Buquoi Labit, father of Lindsey L. Esquerre' (Keith) and Carl J. Labit, Jr., stepfather to Shana Cemo, Grandfather "Pawpaw" to Keith S. Esquerre', III and Brynn C. Esquerre'. Brother of Connie Burroughs (Millard), Cathy Dunn (James), Chris J. Labit (Lesley), Curtis J. Labit, Camille Bender (Timothy), and Carrie Budenski (Bryan). Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation at 10:30 am on Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, located at 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005 with a Funeral Mass at 12:30pm. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. For condolences, visit www.greenwoodfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 5 to Jun. 9, 2024.

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Charles Mendoza

June 8, 2024

I'm sorry for the familys loss. Carl was a neighbor and a friend. Always a good time when we hung out together. Will never forget all the nights out in Fat City. Good times. Again sorry for your loss.

Lynn Gee

June 6, 2024

Hello, Paula. This is your ex neighbor Lynn Gee from across the street. Just saw your beloved Carl's obit online, so verrry sorry for your loss. May Dear Lord richly bless and comfort you and yours.

Sincerely, Lynn


PS. Have tried to reconnect over years but no valid phone numbers.

Doug Salzer

June 6, 2024

As a golfer Carl was great competitor but even more so great gentleman. I will miss his jovial nature, eye smiles when he missed shots and even all of those chip in birdies. My prayers are with Carl´s family who I know he dearly loved.

Tommy Webber

June 6, 2024

My prayers are with Carl and the rest of his Family. We were friends from grammar school through high school and later in life. I know most of you, and extend my condolences to all of you.

al ferry

June 6, 2024

I did not know Mr. Labit, but I can judge his great worth because I do know his son.

David Conzelman

June 6, 2024

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David Conzelman

June 6, 2024

Long time friend! Went to St Catherine together. Great guy! Sorry for your loss!

Larry Scott

June 6, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with Carl Labit Jr. and the Labit family.

Richard Peralta

June 5, 2024

We were good friends in the neighborhood we played football, carpool tohighschool and we loved to shine our cars at the park..going to miss him

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10

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10:30 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA

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10

Funeral Mass

12:30 p.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA

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5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124

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