John Gate Blanchard

John Gate Blanchard, a retired pipe fabricator with Dynamic Industries and Boomtown Casino, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Felicie “Phyllis” Miceli Blanchard. Father of Tammy Blanchard Bentel (Kevin) and Michelle Blanchard. Son of the late Norman and Lucy Blanchard. Son in law of the late Alfred J. and Santa Falcone Miceli. Grandfather of Jordan and Justin Neusaenger. Great grandfather of Raylee Neusaenger. Age 71 years. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 1PM. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Parlors will be open Tuesday from 11AM until service time. For funeral information, please call 504-366-4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.