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Adrian Duplantier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 17, 2007.

Adrian G. Duplantier, a U.S. District Court judge, died on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, after a valiant battle against cancer. Judge Duplantier served as a federal district judge for 29 years. He was in the Knights of Columbus and an active parishioner of Saint Francis Cabrini and St. Pius X. He enjoyed fishing and gardening with family and friends. Judge Duplantier was a 1945 graduate of Jesuit High School. He also graduated cum laude from Loyola University School of Law, where he served as editor-in-chief of the Loyola Law Review in 1948-49. In 1988, Judge Duplantier earned a master of laws degree from the University of Virginia Law School. He served 16 consecutive years in the Louisiana Senate, first being elected in 1960. Then, he served as a judge in the Civil District Court in New Orleans for four years. He was appointed by the U.S. president to the federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in 1978. He received numerous professional awards during his career and served as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School. He shared his many talents and gifts with Boys Hope Girls Hope, Jesuit High School, Loyola University, Catholic charities and Association of Retarded Citizens. He was the beloved husband of 56 years of Sally Thomas, devoted father of Adrian G. "Casey" Jr., and wife Kay of Williamsburg, Va., David L. and wife Melanie of Madisonville, Thomas R. and wife Susan of Lafayette, Jeanne Marie and husband Leigh and Louise Marie Cragin and husband Tim of New Orleans, Sandy and wife Suzie of Mandeville, brother of Yvonne Pugh, Audrey Cerise and Warren Duplantier. He was the grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of four. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was 78, a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to Boys Hope Girls Hope, P.O. Box 19307, New Orleans, LA. 70179, Judge Adrian G. Duplantier Memorial Fund, Loyola University School of Law, 7214 St. Charles Ave., Box 909, New Orleans, LA 70118, Attention: Susan Dempsey or Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation is Friday, Aug. 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Jesuit High School in the chapel of North American Martyrs Saturday, Aug. 18, at 9 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m., followed by entombment in Lake Lawn Mausoleum. Online guestbook may be signed at http://www.legacy.com.

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August 27, 2007

Katherine Landry

Jeanne - I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

August 25, 2007

Fabian Daniel

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Heaven got a little bit better with it's newest member. Godspeed, Fabian Daniel

August 23, 2007

David Kopp

Dear Mrs. Duplantier:

I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of Judge Duplantier's passing. Knowing he is in a better place is comforting. I enjoyed very much the time I spent working with him on the Mandeville shopping center and learning about his career. I also enjoyed our last dinner (Judge, you, Dick, and Sally) at Macaroni Grill before my westward relocation to Texas.

I wish you the best. Take care.

August 23, 2007

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August 23, 2007

W. Mark Cousins, DVM, ABVP

Aunt Sally:

I was so saddened to learn about my Parran. I was, unfortunately, out of town for the services and learned a few days after my return.

The friendship and mutual respect Parran and my dad shared is something that will forever be burned into my consciousness as a truly happy memory. And it was a model to me of how colleagues should treat and feel toward one another.

I have limited experience of personal exposure to the law field, but I know from my friends that are attorneys, Parran was a respected attorney and jurist.

I consider myself fortunate to have had him in my life as my godfather and may God bless you and your family.

August 22, 2007

Jeffrey Courouleau

Our condolences go out to Mr. Duplantier's family. My grandfather, Joseph Bourgeois of New Orleans, grew up knowing Mr. Duplantier and always spoke very highly of him.

August 22, 2007

Josephine (Josie) Windhorst

Dear Sally:
Experiencing the death of a husband is so personal that very few of us can understand the grief involved. Perhaps it will help to ease your sadness if you that Judge Adrian Duplantier will be greatly missed by all of his friends and that we all share in your sadness.

Judge was one of the most charming and warmest men I have ever known, I will never forget him. My loves and prayers to you and your family.

August 21, 2007

Al & Mary Lou Widmer

Our sympathy goes out to the family of Adrian Duplantier, a wonderful friend, a devoted husband and father, and an outstanding Catholic. He will be missed.

August 20, 2007

Joe Shmuckea

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 20, 2007

Leon Hubert

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. May your memories bring you thought.

August 20, 2007

oliver jr & jacquelyn duplantier

May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow

August 20, 2007

Richard Plaskett

We met Judge Duplantier at JB's home. I was instantly aware of his fine character, intellect, and his love for God, his family, his country and its Constitution. By his quiet but compelling presence he has left a legacy of truly exemplary living to those of us who strive and continue to run the race. We are better off to have known him however briefly.

August 20, 2007

Cynthia Sabathier, CSJ

Dear Sally,
My heart goes out to you and Sandy,
to Jeanne and all your family. What a wonderful man Adrian is (I cannot say was.) May God to whom he was so faithful, as are you, console you with peace and the love of those around you. My prayers for you all shall continue.
Sincerely in Christ,

August 20, 2007

John A. and Barbara Mmahat

Sally:
Our sympathy to you and your family. Adrian was such a good and true man, and he was such a pleasure to be around. Many times I have though of how much greater progress our city would have made had Adrian been elected Mayor. The city would have also gotten onto the right tract for others to follow. As a man, as an official and as a judge, he was competent, and he was fair.

August 19, 2007

Rick Christovich

My thoughts and prayers and those of my family who were also fortunate enough to know and practice before Judge Duplantier over the years are conveyed sincerely to his family. The manner in which he dispensed justice with intelligence and knowledge, yet at all times with logic, understanding and an unfailing sense of good humor will be missed. It was truly an honor and pleasure to know him.

August 19, 2007

Judy Ponson

Sally, Seems like only a few years ago when you and the kids would come spend the w/end with us. I followed Adrian's career through the newspaper and he was one of the dearest friends my father ever had. My prayers are with you. Love, Judy Ponson

August 19, 2007

Jim and Kay Berrigan

To Sally and family,
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to each of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 18, 2007

Darlene Olivo

Dear Sally, I am truly saddened to hear of Adrian's death. He was a dear, dear man, and the outpouring of love people have for him is well-deserved. My thoughts are with you and your family. I wish I could be there to honor his life and passing.
Darlene

August 18, 2007

george oubre

Sally, I am in Kentucky. I just read the notice, and am so sorry to learn of his death. I am so glad we had an opportunity to attend the get together in BR recently, it meant a lot to me.

he was very special to me. He helped me when others did not. I will always remember him as a true friend.

My best tao all of you

George t Oubre

August 18, 2007

Jack and Dorothy Crosby Heaton

Dear Sally and Family,
We join your many friends in expressing our sympathy on the death of your dearest husband and father. Adrian was a giant symbol of a "good man" and will be dearly missed by friends and acquaintances. May God continue to bless you with His love as you share memories of Adrian's many accomplishments and joy of life. He will be fondly missed by many people far and near.

August 17, 2007

Edgar G. Mouton

Sally, Patsy and I want you and your wonderful family to know how truly sad we feel for your tragic loss.
Adrian was like a brother to me. We served together in the legislature, enjoyed life together and accomplished many things together.
Adrian was an oustanding Legislator,
Jurist and person.
He will long be remembered for all of his accomplishments.
I will remember him as an outstanding individual and my true friend. I know how much he loved you and his children. You were his world.
All our love,
Patsy and Edgar G. Mouton Jr.

August 17, 2007

EDWARD VOCKE

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ADRIAN'S DEATH. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR AN OUTSTANDING CAREER AND HIS SPECIAL DEVOTION TO BOY'S HOPE GIRL'S HOPE. SINCERELY, KAREN AND ED VOCKE

August 17, 2007

Dean Taylor

Judge, I never had the privilege of meeting you, but if your son, Sandy, is any reflection of his father, you were a credit to our community and nation.

August 17, 2007

Cynthia Tholmas

My very first appearance in Federal Court was before Judge Duplantier in 1985. He made me feel as though we were just having a friendly chat. While he could be tough, the Judge will always be remember as being fair. He will be sorely missed.

August 17, 2007

Donna and Rick Richard

Sally, David, Melanie, Josh, Adam, Aaron, and John,
Our thoughts are with you as you go through the emotions of the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. We know what a strong force he was in the Duplantier family. Love, Rick, Donna, and David Richard

August 17, 2007

Barbara Adams

I am shocked and saddened at the loss of a very dear friend and mentor. Judge Duplantier was my Calvados buddy, and I will miss him, his wisdom, and company very much. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Sally and the entire Duplantier family. The world has indeed lost a great man.

August 17, 2007

Kenneth G. Fink, Jr,

To the Duplantier family:My deepest sympathies to all of you. I
knew Adrian when we were students at St. James Major grammer school
and had contact with him through the years, the last being at Sr. Margarett Mary's birthday party.
Although I never had the privilege of practicing before him, I understand that he was a brilliant Jurist.
His loss will be felt by many.

August 17, 2007

Remembering the great times with Adrian at the Pass Christian coast at Sweet Bay. Our hearts go out to the family for their loss of a good friend and neighbor at the coast. With deepest sympathies,
Rick Williams and family

August 17, 2007

Chris Verret

Tommy and the other members of Judge Adrian Duplantier's family: I believe I commented to you after you were first elected that I had the privilege of appearing as an attorney before both you and your father as judges. You both bring credit to the profession and to the bench. My deepest sympathies to the family in this time of loss.

August 17, 2007

IRIS LANDRY

TOMMY AND SUSAN I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING KNOW YOU BOTH WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS I KNOW THE PAIN I LOST MY DAD A YEAR AGO .GOD BLESS IF YA;LL NEED CALL LOVE IRIS

August 16, 2007

Kevin and Laurie Cooper

Adrian was the heart and soul of Sweetbay. He saw to it that the place he loved so dearly was made better than ever after Katrina. In our hearts and minds he will always be on the pier or in the "MOLE" picking up crabtraps. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

August 16, 2007

Edgar and Claire Menard

Hundreds of beautiful memories over many years.
Love and prayers to Sally and family.

August 16, 2007

Oswald Sobrino

My sympathy and condolences to the family of Judge Adrian G. Duplantier, who was a great teacher and Catholic. I am especially grateful for the privilege of working for him as a law clerk in federal court in two separate tours of duty. My special sympathy to his son, Sandy, a former classmate of mine in high school and law school. Thank you, Judge, for your kindness, high standards, and example of courage, determination, and good humor in all circumstances.

August 16, 2007

James McCann

My heartfelt condolences go to Sally, David, and the entire Duplantier Family. Judge Duplantier was a remarkable man and will be long remembered in New Orleans history.

August 16, 2007

Dolly Duplantier

He was full of courage and spirit and I will miss him very much. I am thankful I could share some of my experiences with him. I am thinking of you all and will carry his memory with me always. I am blessed to call him uncle.

August 16, 2007

Neysa Cain Marcantel

Sally, I want to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the sorrow you are going through now. Julia called me today about Adrian's death. I remember the day you two married and how happy you were. From what I have been told you have had a long and happy life together. Together with your faith and wonderful memories I know you will be alright. May God bless you. Neysa

August 16, 2007

Former Councilman Johnny Jackson Jr & Family

I knew Judge Adrian Duplantier as a State Rep. in 1971. He did a lot for New Orleans and Louisiana. He shall be miss!!1

August 16, 2007

Yvonne Dupont

Our love and prayers are with the Duplantier family. Adrian was like a
"second father" to Creighton and me. We will miss his wit and humor,
and I will miss fishing with him and "cooking greens'. SweetBay will
not be the same, but we will always feel his presence. God bless you,
A. Our lives have been blessed, because you were in it. We will miss
you dearly.

August 16, 2007

Armand Brinkhaus

To the family Of Adrian Duplantier: Adrian taught me at Loyola Law School [1957-60]. He was also an Assistant District Attorney. We thought he was larger than life. Later, our contacts were renewed in the Louisiana Legislature where I met him in the Senate with Nat Kiefer and Edgar Mouton, et al. In my view he was great, one of the great lawyers, legislators, judges and men! Armand Brinkhaus

August 16, 2007

Tina Moore

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May God give you strength and mercy through your pain. God bless you all.

August 16, 2007

St. Joseph Hospice

Our prayers and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

August 16, 2007

Jim Pate

I was a student of Judge Duplantier at Loyola and have practiced with and before his son, Tommy, here in Lafayette. I also once had the great pleasure of fishing with the Judge. What a wonderful person he was and he will be missed by all of us who were touched by his life.

August 16, 2007

Victor Brown, O.P.

Sally, Adrian was certainly one of the most distinguished members of our Jesuit High class of '45. We are proud of him and grateful for all he did for so many. Now, he goes to what I trust will be a very rich reward. God bless him and you as you must go on for a time without him.

Very sincerely,
Victor Brown, O.P.

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