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John Labouisse Obituary

John Peter Labouisse, III, Captain, US Navy (Retired) passed away at home surrounded by his family July 14, 2015 of complications of heart failure at the age of 72. A native of New Orleans, he was a proud graduate of Sam Barthe School, St. Martin's Episcopal School and Georgia Tech, where he earned his degree in Industrial Management and was a member of Beta Theta Phi and Alpha Kappa Psi. Mr. Labouisse completed Naval Officer Candidate School and attended the Naval War College, Newport, RI. He proudly served in Vietnam on the Destroyer USS Allen M. Sumner, then in the Navy Reserve Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic, during which he was Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison to the Louisiana National Guard. Among his awards for his 31-years of service, Capt. Labouisse earned the Navy Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Louisiana Legion of Merit. He retired as Captain in 1996. Mr. Labouisse spent 45 years in the financial investment industry in New Orleans beginning at Howard, Weil, Labouisse, Friedrichs and culminating at Morgan Stanley as a Certified Financial Planner. At the time of his death, Mr. Labouisse was the Commander of the Military Order of Foreign Wars and was serving as a Gentleman of Council for the Society of Colonial Wars in Louisiana. He was a former president of the Royal Society of St. George, and the Visiting Nurses Association and served on the Board of Trustees and the Board of Visitors at St. Martin's Episcopal School for many years. He was a Life Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited and a member of the DU Feather Society. A lifetime member of the Southern Yacht Club, he was also a member of the Boston Club, Louisiana Club, Pickwick Club, Stratford Club, Recess Club, The Aztec 1847, The Shell Beach Literary Society and served as both president and captain of the Lakeshore Club. He was a member of several Carnival organizations. An avid outdoorsman, he spent many happy hours racing sailboats, fishing Lake Borgne and Breton Sound, and hunting at The Avoca Duck Club near Morgan City. Mr. Labouisse is predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Meredith Janvier Labouisse and son, John Peter Labouisse, IV as well as his parents Sawyer Hayward Labouisse and Edith Fenno Labouisse of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Diane Sustendal Labouisse, a sister Marguerite Fenno Labouisse (Timothy Duggan) of Canton, GA, two children, Charles Janvier Labouisse (Jennifer Crockett) and Mary-Frances Joy Labouisse Adriance (Jason William Adriance) and Labouisse grandchildren Mary Hardner Labouisse, John Peter Labouisse, V and Anna Childs Stolzenthaler, John Sawyer and Charles Wilhem Adriance. Services and interment will be private. A Memorial Service will be held Sept. 14th at Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans 70130 in the late afternoon. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Ducks Unlimited Louisiana, St. Martin's Episcopal School, Trinity Church, Wounded Warrior Project or the USO. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 16 to Jul. 19, 2015.
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Dear Diane and family,

May the Peace of the Risen Lord be your comfort as you grieve Peter's death. May he rest in Peace.

Fr. Doug Brougher

August 2, 2015

Safe harbor my friend you had much favorable winds.

Donald Stephens

July 27, 2015

Diane,
My prayers go out to you. I first knew Pete at GaTech when I was at Agnes Scott College and for years sailing at SYC. I know Steve would want me to get you our sincere sympathy.
Ruth Schmedtje

July 23, 2015

Peter was a friendly and wonderful man. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Andrew Rinker

July 21, 2015

The Hawaii Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars honors and remembers CAPT Labouisse's many years of honorable service to his nation, and to the Military Order in Louisiana. "Deus et Libertas," COL Ret Arthur Tulak, Commander, Hawaii Commandery.

Arthur Tulak

July 21, 2015

Charlie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your father's loved ones-- a long list I'm certain. Quite an obituary, and what a life he lived. God Bless.

Wilkins Kearney

July 20, 2015

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Capt Labouisse. He was my engineering officer on the Allen M Sumner. Glad he made it to one of our reunions.
Smooth Seas Capt.

Dale Surber

July 20, 2015

Rest in Peace, Peter.

James Haupt

July 20, 2015

Diane, please know that you have my deepest sympathy.
With my prayers for comfort in your grief,
Diana parham

Diana Parham

July 19, 2015

Muffin, so sorry to hear of your dads passing, a wonderful gentleman of the highest caliber, Wayne Minnick SP 745 LASTA.org

wayne minnick

July 19, 2015

The Thomas Tucker family and Anne Tucker will miss working with Peter on our accounts. He was a charming gentleman.

July 19, 2015

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Labouisse family. Captain Labouisse was a gallant officer, a Christian gentleman and our good shipmate. We will miss him.

John & Dottie McGuckin

July 18, 2015

Diane,
We will miss him.

Binks and B.K. Baldwin

July 18, 2015

Remembering days at Sam Barthe.

Robert Oertling

July 18, 2015

Dear Diane, the Capomazza's are all very sad to hear of your beloved Peter's passing. You are all in our prayers and in our hearts. He was a loyal and true friend to many of us and we know he is in heaven with God. If we can help you in any way, let us know.Much, much love Carlo and Rosemonde

Carlo Capomazza

July 18, 2015

Peter was such a nice man and wonderful
father,condolences to your family.

Debi and David Spencer

July 18, 2015

Diane I am so sorry for your loss but very grateful for the wonderful happiness you and Peter were able to share.
Kathy Marrero

July 18, 2015

Many fond memories of always positive, gentle Pete. My condolences to the family.

Jack Ryan

July 18, 2015

Sharing many fond memories, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Marcia & Bruce Baird III

July 18, 2015

I first met Peter back in college days and always thought the world of him. A splendid guy, a great hunter and fine source of wisdom. The Bat Roost crowd will miss his wit. Love to you, Diane and all of the family. Rest in Peace, Captain. Warm regards, Leslie and Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

July 18, 2015

Diane darling, I am so sorry to learn about the passing of John Peter. A few days ago, it was Marda Burton Husband Dick Burton and now your husband. Darling my you find strength in all the memories of the time you spent together. My prayers are with you and his family at this time. LOve you

July 18, 2015

Margot,
Silver metallic blue.
My thoughts are with you.
Love,
Donice

July 17, 2015

I had the distinct honor to serve with CAPT Labouisse in the Naval Reserve in the '80s. He was a great CO, a gentleman and one of the best officers I ever served with. My condolences to his family. Fair winds and following seas, Captain.
Francis Jacob, PNC, USNR(ret)

Francis Jacob

July 17, 2015

Diane,

Dreadfully sorry to learn of Pete's demise. When I last saw you at the MOFW meeting at the NOCC we had hopes that he was doing better. Pete was such a superb guy; his is a great loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you in this most distressful time.
All my love,

Jim (James L. Reynolds, M.D.)

James Reynolds

July 17, 2015

Somehow a quotation from one of Pete's favorite films seems very appropriate, "I commend to your keeping the soul of Capt. John Peter Labouisse, III a gallant officer and a Christian gentleman".
That surely describes my old friend but it barely scratches the surface of this good and honorable man.
To the whole clan I convey our sincere condolences. I have arranged for the Jesuit Community in London to offer their masses in his memory and we will join in their prayers.
AVE ATQUE VALE old friend.

Pierre and Rosalind duQuesnay Kirk

COL Pierre Kirk

July 17, 2015

Diane,

This is heartbreaking. He was just
the nicest man and all my sympathy
and prayers go with you.

Sylvia Porteous

July 17, 2015

Charlie, Muffin, and Ms. Diane:

On behalf of the Hawxhurst clan I wish to express our sorrow at cousin Peter's passing. He was a terrific source of wisdom and wit.

After our late mom's passing he was a guiding angel. I hope he and her are finally having a few good jokes at our expenses!

Ian Hawxhurst

July 17, 2015

Served under the Captain when he was on Sumner. Good Man

John C. Tucker

July 17, 2015

Peter was a great inspiration to me.
Cindy's and my thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

Allen Hebert

July 17, 2015

Dear Diane, the Capomazza family sends their most felt condolences to you and your family. Peter was always a nice and sincere friend. We shall miss him terribly and will pray for you, Charlie and Muffin
Carlo and Rosemonde

carlo capomazza

July 17, 2015

Peter was one of the people of New Orleans who seemed to be everywhere and part of everything good about the city. He always carried a greeting to brighten the days of those he knew well and also those he knew in passing. Our city, Trinity Church, and the Energy Centre will be diminished without him. Harry Holladay

July 17, 2015

We are so sad to hear of the passing of our friend Pete.
Over the years we had many wonderful times together with Pete and his family. He was always an example of what a good man could accomplish. Our sincere condolances to Diane, Muffin, Charlie and all the family. We will always be grateful that Pete was part of our lives.

John & Peggy Fleming

July 17, 2015

Always enjoyed our friendly conversations at Energy Centre,great smile and always positive.Rest in Peace my friend!!

Billy Hingle

July 17, 2015

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace, love & joy, Rev. Jan Ryniker Goff, Biloxi, MS

July 17, 2015

Fair winds and following seas old friend. charlie and muffin, know that we have lost a great member of the New Orleans community. I was proud to claim him as a friend and we served in many organizations together. The carnival and service community is at a great loss with pete's passing. May he rest in peace. John Pugh

John Pugh

July 16, 2015

I am so sorry to learn of Peter's death. He was such a nice man. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

George Ann Peters

July 16, 2015

Knew Pete from the business (me-40 years), as well as the Military (Pete 06, me O5). Great guy, always a friend. My condolences.

Phil Saitta

July 16, 2015

Rest in peace old friend!

John Girault

July 16, 2015

Pete has always been a favorite of ours.
Always smiling and finding something positive about everyone and every situation.
Condolences to the family.
Eugenia and Tommy Lind

eugenia lind

July 16, 2015

My love and sincere sympathy to Diane and All of Peter's Family.
Fondly, ZideBoo

Zide Bowers Jahncke

July 16, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Arvinder & Pardeep Vilkhu

July 16, 2015

Diane, Muffin and Jason, and Charlie: You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We were saddened to hear of Peter's passing.

Ben and Elizabeth Janke

July 16, 2015

Mary to you and your family my sincere sympahy on the passing of your father. He was truly a remarkable man. A class act. He will be truly missed.
Cheryl Cassreino Howard Weil)

July 16, 2015

Our prayers are with the Labouisse and Adriance families.
Holly Dalferes and the faculty of George Cottage

July 16, 2015

Fair winds and following seas as you sail Heaven's deep. It was a privilege to be your friend.

LT. Richard M. Martin, Jr., USNS (Ret.)

July 16, 2015

Charlie, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Gary Macalusa

July 16, 2015

Goodbye Peter.

Hudson Marquez

July 16, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

Stacy

July 16, 2015

To the Labouisse Family, I send my prayers for healing. I knew Peter many years ago as I worked at HWLF on Carondelet Street. He was always a very pleasant man to interact with. May God grant you peace and healing.

Giselle Campbell Johnson

July 16, 2015

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