Gerald A. Wilson

Gerald A. Wilson (1936-2015) left to cherish his memory, is his brother, Neil A. Wilson, Jr. on Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was the beloved son of the late Neil A. Wilson Sr. and Imelda Schroder Wilson. Grandson of the late Johanna Barrett and Robert W. Wilson; Mary Clark and John Schroder. Gerald's dearest living cousins to survive him are Kathleen Iverson, Jerry Conrad, and Stanton McNeely III. His most cherished living friends include Larry Masters, Leo Falk, Emmett Michel, Russell Templet, and Winnifred and Lynn Worley. His warm and deep affection for his family was always in full glow, especially for Imogene Barrett and Leah Schroder Durkes. He treasured his friendship with the eminent Malcolm Swartzenbach, M.D. Educationally, Gerald attended Holy Name of Mary, Jesuit High, and was graduated from Tulane University with degrees in mathematics and German. Politically, he was appointed a member of the John P. Brechtel Memorial Committee by Mayor Moon Landrieu. Gerald enjoyed a most enduring relationship with D.A. Jim Garrison and his assistants, Louis Ivon and John Volz. Our gradtitude is extended to our dear friends John and Keely Kelleher for sustaining us in these trying times. Gerald lived his Catholic faith and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother whose name he ever venerated. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Algiers, LA on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 1pm. Visitation will be held at the church from 11am until 1pm. Interment, All Saints Mausoleum. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .