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February 23, 2010

Henri Alciatore, Antoine's stalwart | NOLA.com

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Henri Ange Alciatore

Henri Ange Alciatore, most loving husband and devoted father, at the age of 82 left this world on Friday, February 19th at 12:05 pm, with his family at his side. As the Great-Grandson of Antoine Alciatore, Henri retired after 55 years of service as manager and Maître d' of Antoine's Restaurant, where he was affectionately known as "Mister Henri…"

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January 14, 2010

Bobby Charles Passed Away | OffBeat Magazine

Songwriter Bobby Charles passed away this morning; the cause has yet to be determined. The writer of “Walking to New Orleans” and “See You Later Alligator” had struggled with ill-health for years, including back problems and a bout with cancer that was in remission...

Edwin Hampton, Legendary Leader of the Marching 100 Passes Away | neworleansmusiconline.com

Edwin Hampton, the longtime, highly acclaimed, band director for St. Augustine High School and leader of the "Marching 100" passed away on Monday, July 20th.

Former Louisiana Governor Dave Treen dead at 81 | WWL - AM870 | FM105.3

Former Louisiana Gov. Dave Treen, the state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction when he was elected in 1979 has died at age 81.

Co-founder of Rocky and Carlo's dies after fall | New Orleans Dining and Restaurants | NOLA.com

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Rocky Tommaseo in 2005
Rocky Tommaseo, a community pillar in St. Bernard Parish and longtime owner and co-founder of Rocky and Carlo's Restaurant in Chalmette, died early Tuesday morning after suffering a fall several weeks ago. He was 94.

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September 10, 2009

Blues, jazz singer Juanita Brooks passes away overnight | neworleans.com

Juanita Brooks

Juanita Brooks, one of the bolder and brassier voices to arise out of the New Orleans music scene, died Thursday morning. She is the sister of musicians Mark and Detroit Brooks.

Edwin Hampton founder of St. Augustine Marching 100 dies | wwltv.com

Edwin Hampton, the founding director of the most popular school marching band in New Orleans, the St. Augustine Marching 100, died Tuesday after a lengthy illness...

Hart McNee, New Orleans flutist, saxophonist, dies at 66 | NOLA.com

Hart McNee
Hart McNee, raspy-voiced bass flutist and baritone saxophonist who played with innumerable musical legends and made more than 40 appearances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, died Tuesday morning of liver cancer. He was 66.

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July 1, 2009

Karl Malden: Oscar, Emmy-Winning Actor (Streetcar Named Desire) Dies at 97 | washingtonpost.com

Karl Malden, 97, an Academy Award-winning actor who excelled in plainspoken, working-class roles, including the awkward Mitch in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and a brave priest in "On the Waterfront," died today at his home in Los Angeles...

Michael Jackson second-line in New Orleans on Sunday | NOLA.com

The New Orleans Social Aide and Pleasure Club Task Force, on Friday, June 26, evening, issued a statement saying that the organization is not hosting the second-line in memory of Michael Jackson.

Action Jackson, one of the organizers, said this morning, however, that the second-line will go on as planned, but, he agreed it would not be sponsored by the New Orleans Social Aid and Pleasure Club.

Lineup is in the 1200 block of St. Bernard Avenue at 4 p.m. The second-line will begin at 5 and continue down St. Bernard Avenue to Seal's Class Act club at North Miro and St. Bernard Avenue. It ends at 7 p.m., according to the NOLA.com article.

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