Don Weckesser Jr.

Don Weckesser Jr., 37, passed away peacefully October 7, 2024 in the arms of his father. Born on January 16, 1987 in Marrero, Louisiana. Loving son for 37 years to Melissa Burns, Don Weckesser Sr, Dave Burns & Taryn Weckesser. Father of Cheyenne Nicole, Donald Ray & Raymond Edwin. Brother of Chris Weckesser (Mallory), Summer Dyke (Paul), Kelly Weckesser, Phil, Amanda Gamble, (Richard) Samantha Ford (Dave). Godfather to Dawson, Harper & Carson. Uncle to Ryleigh, Winnie & Flora. Grandson of Bernadine Mataya and the late Gerald Mataya, the late Mary Abadie (Mike Abadie) and the late John Weckesser. 

Throughout his life, a man of many talents, Don dedicated himself to mastering anything he faced. His true passion was architectural design, where his creativity truly shined. His greatest joy was creating spaces where people could sit down, share stories, cook meals, and enjoy some of life’s best moments. Whether designing a outdoor kitchen or making a small gathering space just right, Don expressed his pride in crafting environments that brought people together, leaving a legacy of warmth and connection that will endure the lives he touched and the spaces he shaped. Don could be found at blues festivals, Saints games, fishing, or crafting the next best recipe with his brother and father. The meals they created together were unforgettable, always enhanced by Dad’s cherished, spot-on advice. His love for food, family, and the simple joys in life made every moment special for those around him.

As Don Jr. lays his eyes to rest, he will be loved by all and respected by even more. A genuine man, Don was someone who deserved all the love the world could give. His warmth, kindness, and enduring spirit will forever live in the hearts of those who knew him. Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway in Harvey, LA on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. Don Jr. will then be laid to rest at Westlawn Cemetery, where he will join his grandfather (Gerald Mataya) for eternal peace, free from suffering.

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