Albert J. Luke Jr.

1936 - 2014

Albert J. Luke Jr. obituary, 1936-2014, Metairie, LA

BORN

1936

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd

Metairie, Louisiana

Albert Luke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 23, 2014.

Albert J. Luke, Jr. passed away on January 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Jewel S. Luke for the past 39 years. Beloved father of Albert J. Luke, III, Thomas J. Luke, (Karen) of Atlanta, GA., and Robert J. Luke of Los Angeles, CA. Grandfather of Alexa Luke. Stepfather of William G. Evans, Jr. (Colette) and Julie Evans Smith (Scott) of Picayune, MS. Age 77, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Jefferson for over 60 years. Mr. Luke was a 1954 graduate of Jesuit High School and 1958 graduate of Tulane University. He was the Owner and Founder of Statewide Enterprises, Incorporated. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment in Lafayette #2 Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. In lieu of flowers masses or donations to the St. Jude Children's Hospital preferred.

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January 26, 2014

LInda Sullivan

I worked at Statewide Enterprises for Al and with Jewel. Al was a good caring boss. A personality all his own, a good husband, father to his sons and good son tohis parents. I have good memories of working there. Jewel my prayers to you and family.

January 25, 2014

Rami Hymel

Jewel, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Al was a very special gentleman who has a very special place in heaven watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 25, 2014

Janice Klein

Jewel I am so sorry for your loss, Al was such a sweet person, I'm sure he will be missed ,praying for you and your family!

January 25, 2014

Jewel I am so sorry for your loss which only time will heel. We can only bring hugs and shoulders and listening ears. With all my heart I'm praying for you. My deepest simpathy Viola

January 25, 2014

Liz Cockrell

So so sorry for your loss Ms. Jewel. You and your family will be in our prayers

January 25, 2014

Evelyn Emperador-Baker

Mr. Al you left us too soon. We were all just sitting at the table in your house talking about the Saints looking at all of your Christmas decorations. You are an angel in heaven now. Im so sorry Mrs. Jewel.

January 25, 2014

Bob Guidry

Jewel-I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through as I lost my wife Jane on Dec.18,2013 with Lung Cancer.
Know that you and the entire Luke family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Guidry

January 24, 2014

BALANCE (COE) MELANCON

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

January 24, 2014

Darryl Fricke

Sorry for your lost. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

January 24, 2014

Gayle Rucker Manale

We lived across the street from each other on Coolidge St. off Jefferson Hwy. in the 50's when we were in high school. (I went to Fortier High School.) Al ALWAYS had the GREATEST personality. I liked his mom, Ms. Anita, too. Al was "the salt of the earth." Sending prayers your way.

Sincerely

January 23, 2014

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 23, 2014

He was one of my dear friend and classmate at Jesuit & Tulane, God Bless you Al.

Henry S. Tuminello

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Funeral services provided by:

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1600 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

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