Ray Louis Gumpert Sr.

Ray L. Gumpert Sr. passed away at 87 years old on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at St. Anthony Home in Metairie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn J. Gumpert and his brothers, Melvin, Edwin, and Allen Gumpert. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah G. Russo (Dave), his son Ray L. Gumpert Jr. (Lynelle), grandchildren, Gregory Russo (Annie), Jacob Russo (Karla), Julie Hebert (Josh), Heather Rossi (Jeffrey), Ray Gumpert III (Jennifer), and Kelley Benedetto (Ben), and eleven great-grandchildren. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Ray was born on September 20, 1932 and graduated from Alcee Fortier school in 1949. He served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1951 before entering a long career in banking. He worked at New Orleans Exchange of Consumer Finance Companies, Home Finance, CIT Finance, served as Vice-President at Dixie Savings and Loan, and Vice-President of Merchants Bank. He went on to be self-employed as a realtor and landlord of several properties. He maintained his real estate regularly and provided affordable rentals for those in need. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W Metairie Avenue, Metairie, 70003, on Friday, December 13, 2019, beginning at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral mass at 12:00 pm. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences.

Arrangements entrusted to the Neptune Society of New Orleans.