Leroy Joseph Eskind

Jeanerette " A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Leroy Joseph Eskind, on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jeanerette, La with Fr. Jody Simoneaux officiating. Entombment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Mausoleum, with Military Graveside by VFW Post #1982.

Visitation will be on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and resume on Thursday, September 26, 2013 8:00 until time of services. A rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 6:30 PM.

Mr. Leroy Joseph Eskind passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 2:25 AM at his residence.

Mr. Eskind is a native and a lifelong resident of New Iberia. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0026 in Jeanerette, and he was a member of the VFW.

He is survived by his wife Betty Eskind the former Betty Miques of 56 years; one son Chris Eskind, Sr. and his wife Lydia of League City, Tx; two daughters Michelle Eskind Neef and her husband Thomas of Scott, La; Patricia Hazell and her companion Larry Lege of New Iberia; two brothers Michael and Alfred Eskind of Houma, La; four sisters Betty Cox and her husband Bill; Ruby Cantrell and her husband Roland; Daisy Mae Eskind all of Houma, La and Bernice Bonin and her husband Boddy, Sr. of Jenerette, La.; nine grandchildren Chris Eskind, Jr. of League City, Tx; Katlyn Eskind of Houston, Tx; Thomas Ty Neef; Jaren Neef; Megan Neef; Jake Neef of Scott, La; Nathan Hazell and his wife Lisa of Baltimore, Md; and Nicole Hazell of Jeanerette, La; Brad Hazell and wife Mary;and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Hazel Bonin Eskind; step-mother Rita Comeaux Eskind; four brothers Roy Eskind (twin brother); Arthur Eskind; Charles Ray Eskind; Roland Eskind and two sisters Mary Leonard and Irene Belanger.

Pallbearers will be: Thomas Neef, Jaren Neef, Jake Neef, Nathan Hazell, Brad Hazell, Chris Eskind, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Adam Hazell, Gabriel Hazell.

Special thanks to the staff of St. Josephs Hospice for all their love and compassion the shared with our family. You can sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org.

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St., and (337) 276-5151 are in charge of arrangements.