Frank Clesi Obituary

Frank Joseph Clesi passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 9, 1928. He has been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1955. He graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans and then Louisiana State University in 1950 with a BS in Business. He was also a graduate of the School of Mortgage Banking at Northwest University in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the United States Air Force in 1951, serving during the Korean War and was discharged as 1st Lieutenant. He retired after 41 years of service from Louisiana Companies, where he was Vice President and Treasurer. He was an active member and officer of the Baton Rouge Junior Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club, where he received member of the year. He served as State President of the Louisiana Mortgage Bankers Association and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1977 from the YMBC. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Sherwood Forest Country Club, Country Club of Louisiana and the City Club of Baton Rouge. Most importantly he was a devoted husband to his surviving spouse and love of his life, Delores delaHoussaye Clesi. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 11, 2013. He was a loving and caring father to Francesca Lea Clesi and Andrea Clesi McMakin and spouse Charles Wallace McMakin. He adored his grandchildren and stood as an example of integrity, humor, knowledge and wit. Nicholas Clesi Nesbit, Wallace G. "Beau" Nesbit IV and spouse Melissa DeBarbieris Nesbit, Meredith Anne Cranch, Jordan Francesca Cranch, Dixon Wallace McMakin and Emily Lee McMakin will forever be grateful to their grandfather for his presence in their lives. His surviving sister, Emile Clesi Stolf and nieces and nephews Rondi Black Weber (David), Bridget Black Bradley (Brandon), Lee Anthony Stolf (Yvette) and Kelly Prejean Kemp (Lance) will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Joseph Clesi and Eunice Landry Clesi; a sister, Eunice Clesi Black; brother-in-law, Kenneth Andrew Prejean; and his beloved grandson, Gathian Tony Fertitta. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana beginning at noon on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 with services to follow at 2:00 p.m. A private ceremony and interment will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Tony Fertitta Scholarship in care of the LSU Lab School, LSU Foundation, 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook. Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19, 2013.
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May our Lord comfort you as you celebrate Frank/dad's life and your cherished memories.

Ellen Hodgson

June 22, 2013

Rest in Peace.

Robert Waltman

June 19, 2013

Our prayers are with the Clesi family. Mr. Frank was always very nice man. Wyatt Golden & Family

Wyatt Golden

June 19, 2013

My condolences to Ms. Doilly, Frankie and Annie! I have known Mr Frank almost my entire life and always liked and respected him. May all of your wonderful memories help you get through these difficult times. Bless you guys! Doug

June 19, 2013

It's with love and a heavy heart I write this. To a true Southern Gentlemen, when he called me darling I always felt very special. RIP. May the Lord welcome you with open arms.
Bobbie Jean

June 19, 2013

Frank, friendly, fair, and so many other fine qualities. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you all.

Gordon Jarnagin

June 19, 2013

Dear Frankie, Nick and Beau,
Dana and I are so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind and sweet man and I know he was so proud of each of you. Our prayers are with you all. Know that he is with the Lord, Dana & Pete

Pete Schmitt

June 19, 2013

I had the privilege to work for Mr. Clesi for the last six years of his employment at Louisiana Companies. Not only was he great mentor, he was a wonderful friend. My sympathies to Miss Dolly, Andrea and Frankie.

Dirk Boudreaux

June 18, 2013

Andrea: So sorry for your loss.

Emile Barrios

June 18, 2013

Annie,
I am so sorry to here about your dad. You, Frankie and your mom are in my prayers. Be strong!
Love Ya!
Holly Heroman Andrews

June 18, 2013

Your are in my thoughts and prayers,
Austin Goings

June 18, 2013

Dear Ms. Dolly, Frankie and Annie,
My prayers are with you. Mr. Frank was such a fun and wonderful man. I can still hear his laugh and can still see him at the Pastime with his co-workers at lunchtime. Great memories of our childhood of course on Sherbrook.
Love you all,
Karen

Karen Tricon

June 18, 2013

thinking of you, Frankie, and your family, with so much love!

Tracey Heckel

June 18, 2013

So very sorry. You will all be in my prayers.

Sallie Sanders

June 18, 2013

Jodee, Peter, and Ava Troup

June 18, 2013

I will keep your family in my prayers.

Rebecca Beale-Browning

June 18, 2013

Mrs.Clesi,Frankie and Annie,
Sorry to read about ya'll lost. I'll keep ya'll in my prayers.

Shirley Seefield

June 17, 2013

My Godfather and my Uncle Frank will be sorely missed. He was an example of one of the good guys. He loved his wife (deeply). He loved his daughters and grandchildren. He also never met a stranger. He could make a lamppost think they were friends for 20 years. He influenced me to be an LSU fan as a little boy and was always generous of his time and wit. I also have a couple of his clubs in my golf bag. My wife, Yvette and I loved spending time with him and loved a great Uncle Frank story. We love you.

Lee Stolf

June 17, 2013

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