Delores Delahoussaye Clesi

1930 - 2016

Delores Delahoussaye Clesi obituary, 1930-2016, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Delores Clesi Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Delores “Dolly” delaHoussaye Clesi passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the age of 86. Dolly was born in Los Angeles, CA but spent most of her life in Louisiana. She graduated from Sophie B. Wright School in New Orleans and attended both Tulane University and LSU. Dolly and Frank celebrated their marriage in 1950 in New Orleans and moved to Baton Rouge in 1955.



Dolly was a devoted wife and mother who spent much of her life volunteering in her beloved city of Baton Rouge. Her volunteer organizations included: the Jaycee Janes (Junior Chamber of Commerce), Baton Rouge Symphony Auxiliary, Red Cross, Baton Rouge Art League, CCLA Garden Club. She also served as president of the Volunteers of America Auxiliary.



Dolly and Frank were avid LSU fans and enjoyed football games, social activities and travel with their lifelong friends and family. She particularly enjoyed the friendship of the Luncheon Club which has met once a month for lunch for the last 60 years. She also enjoyed everything about her home town of New Orleans including Mardi Gras, the majestic homes and the wonderful history of the city. She never missed an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends.



She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Frank Joseph Clesi; father, Henry Maglione delaHoussaye; mother, Stella Bellot Prejean; step-father, Andrew Broussard Prejean; brothers, Kenneth Andrew Prejean, Henry delaHoussaye Jr. and grandson Tony Fertitta. She is survived by daughters Francesca “Frankie” Clesi and Andrea Clesi McMakin and son-in-law Charles Wallace McMakin. She is also survived by sisters Lottie Fay Bueche, Dianne delaHoussaye and Bobbie Jean Huffstetler and brother Brian delaHoussaye. Dolly is also survived by her loving grandchildren; Nicholas C. Nesbit, Wallace George Nesbit IV (Melissa), Meredith Cranch, Jordan Cranch, Emily McMakin and Dixon McMakin.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, La 70124 on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 10AM till 1PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Tony Fertitta scholarship in care of the LSU Lab School, LSU Foundation, 3796 Nicholson Dr. Baton Rouge, La 70802 www.lsufoundation.org



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December 2, 2016

Danny McConnell

Andrea: I was saddened when Gail and I got the news of Dolly's passing. She's now with Frank. What a classy lady! My prayers are with you and the family

December 2, 2016

Wanda DeBarbieris

Frankie, my sympathy to you and your family.

December 1, 2016

Brandy Stevens

Posted by Brandy Stevens

December 1, 2016

Our deepest condolences to all of the family and friends. Sending comfort and prayers your way. May God bless you all and bless Ms. Dolly and Mr. Frank.

December 1, 2016

I loved Ms. Dolly. I will miss her. So happy I was able to visit with her a few months ago. I am sorry for your loss.
Tim Bella

December 1, 2016

Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in the hope that you will see your loved one again Acts17:31

November 30, 2016

NT

To the Clesi family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know and keep in mind that at difficult times such as these "God comforts all the mourning ones." (Isaiah 61:2)

November 30, 2016

Michaelle Carnaggio

Frankie, keeping you and you're family in my thoughts and prayers.

November 29, 2016

Sharon Thompson Wright

Annie &'Frankie, I am so sorry to hear about Miss Dolly. I adored your mom; she was such a sweetheart. I will always remember her with great fondness and affection. Much love to you both.

November 29, 2016

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November 29, 2016

Kathy Bodiford

Frankie - thinking of you and your family daily. Praying that all of you receive a sense of peace and comfort during this time!

November 29, 2016

Marlene Krousel

So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful and wonderful woman!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marlene

November 29, 2016

Michael R. Brassett

So sorry about your mother (Dolly ) Frankie and Andrea she was a one of a kind Classy ,wonderful and very special lady who was so full of life and always smiling and she was always so great to be around with that sparkling personality.And I know Mom and Dad loved them and went out and enjoyed being with them over so many years.Love you guys and God Bless

November 29, 2016

Susan Grantham

Andrea, Wally and family,
So sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.

November 29, 2016

Holly Andrews

Annie and Frankie,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I loved Dolly. She had a magnetic personality just like the both of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both!

November 29, 2016

Jan Bouldin

Andrea, Wally & Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your Mom's transition. Although we
never met her, it was evident through her pictures that she was a
beautiful lady & Mom inside & out. You will miss her deeply, but have
no doubt gained an Angel looking out for you. Much luv, Jan & Tom

November 29, 2016

Marie Rourke

Sending my deepest sympathies, Frankie and Annie. Your mom was a gracious lady.

November 29, 2016

Andrea, Sandi and I are very sorry for your loss, we will keep you and your family in our prayers...
Sandi and Elliot Dore'

November 29, 2016

Sallie Sanders

Dear Frankie and Andrea and families,
I know you will miss her forever. Rejoice that her suffering was brief. I know you will be thankful, forever, that God gave her to you all as mother. Every one of you are in my prayers. Love to all of you, Sallie Jones Sanders

November 29, 2016

To the family, so very sorry for your loss, your precious family will remain in our prayers. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through. 2 Corinthians 4:7

November 29, 2016

Shirley Seefield

Frankie & Annie,
Y'all are in my prayers.
Your mom was a fun
"Brownie" leader.

November 28, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Dolly passing. She was such a sweet lady.

Betty Jackson ( Baton Rouge, LA)

November 28, 2016

Karen Tricon

Dear Frankie and Annie,
You know your Mom and Dad were always special folks to our family and all the families/kids growing up in Sherwood Forest.
Dolly was a true lady and just a kick.
Praying for you all, I know she will be missed but she is with her Frank again.
Katie Tricon

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