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Lawrence Franz Obituary

Lawrence A. Franz, age 64 passed away at Metairie, LA on Monday, December 4, 2017. Son of the late John E. Franz and Irma Schmitt Franz. Brother of Linda Franz Marks (Terry) and the late Richard Franz. Uncle of Lisa McGill, Terry Jr. and Shawn Marks. Mr. Franz was a New Orleans native, and was with South Central Bell Telephone for 36 years. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School Class of 1971 and the University of New Orleans. He had resided in Baton Rouge, LA the past 15 years. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Notre Dame Hospice and St. Anthony's Healthcare for their devoted service. Also a special thanks to John Maddox and Billy Seeser for their thoughtfulness and many acts of kindness. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass from the Metairie chapel of THARP-SONTHEIMER –THARP, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. at 43rd St. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 12:00 o'clock Noon, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Fr. Frank Candalisa will celebrate the Mass. Interment following in LakeLawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 5 to Dec. 8, 2017.
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Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15

December 8, 2017

To Linda and your family, so sorry for your loss.

Leah Todd

December 8, 2017

So sorry about Larry. He is at peace now with the Lord. Dayle

December 8, 2017

Prayers.

Dan Voorhies

December 7, 2017

Please except my condolences for your loss. May the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you during this time. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30

December 6, 2017

To Larry's Family:
My heartfelt condolences. I had the privilege of being one of Larry's classmates and will always remember our time together at 4950 Dauphine. May he once again find the peace we felt when we walked under the great oak trees at HC.

Al Perry HC'71

December 6, 2017

To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one, may the loving support of your family, friends and prayers sustain you through this very difficult time. Psalms 29:11

December 6, 2017

Larry was such a sweet kind soul. Had the pleasure of working with him at BellSouth.

Larry RIP, you will be missed

Mona Brown

December 5, 2017

RIP Larry May God keep you in His love and mercy

Scott Nuebel

December 5, 2017

Larry will be sorely missed. We loved him, and love you, Linda and Terry, as if you were our own flesh and blood. I have been my honor and privilege to call Larry my best friend.

John Maddox

December 5, 2017

Our poor Larry will be greatly missed. He achieved a great desire to own a Cadillac and that he did. Linda my deepest sympathy and prayers,

George Sutton

December 5, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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December 5, 2017

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