Milton R West Sr.

Milton R. West, Sr., a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA, returned to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Myrtle Merriman West for 70 years. Loving father of Susan Breaux (Shepard), Sally Reyes (J. Christopher), Westley West, Sr. (Paulette), Thomas West, Sr. (Gloria), Harold West, Sr. (Maryanne), Gerard West, Sr. (Breanna), the late Milton West, Jr. (Patricia), Randall West and Elizabeth Louise West. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Brother of the late Evelyn W. Cannatella, Dorothy W. Nuss, Robert, Thomas and Joseph West. Son of the late Louise Rabe West and Thomas Joseph West. Mr. West was a Veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed for many years with Ed Alba and Associates. Milton was a member of the Elks Westbank Order 2496, a parishioner at Christ the King Church, Terrytown and a faithful retreat participant and Co-Captain at Manresa Retreat House for 50+ years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 9 AM until 1 PM. The Funeral Mass will follow at Christ the King Church, 535 Deerfield Rd, Terrytown, LA at 1:30 PM. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be sent to Christ the King Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com .