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Leonard S. Isacks, noted home builder
October 16, 2001
Leonard Scott Isacks, a noted builder of high-end homes in Old Metairie and the Garden District who was among the first local builders to use termite-proof construction materials, died Sunday of cardiac arrest at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was 62.
In the nearly 30 years since he launched his business, Isacks Construction Co. Inc., Mr. Isacks carved out a reputation for custom construction and renovation of some of the area's grandest homes. Mr. Isacks' creations had price tags from $350, 000 to more than $1 million.
As the front of Formosan termites bore down on New Orleans, Mr. Isacks became one of the first local builders to use anti-termite treated wood.
"He insisted on perfection, " said Harry Kelleher Jr., a longtime friend. "He believed in quality millwork and quality masonry."
Throughout his career, Mr. Isacks followed his own vision of premier home construction, even in adverse market conditions, Kelleher said.
Mr. Isacks left a successful job as vice president of Hill-Behan Lumber Co., where he is credited with modernizing and expanding the company's treated-wood and millwork operations, to launch his own business in the early 1980s.
Years ago, Mr. Isack's two sons, Leonard Scott Isacks Jr. and Fletcher Bryan Isacks, both of Metairie, joined their father in the home-construction business.
After attending Isidore Newman School and graduating from the Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala., Mr. Isacks attended Tulane University and joined the Marine Corps in 1958.
While a cadet in basic training, Mr. Isacks rescued several recruits from a burning munitions storage building as fire whipped through the structure and heavy artillery erupted around him. For his act of bravery, he received the Marines' highest peacetime award, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct.
Mr. Isacks, who was a member of the Southern Yacht Club, the Boston Club and the Louisiana Club, also was active in an alumni chapter of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha.
In addition to his two sons, survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ewin Isacks of Metairie; a stepson, George Woodward Oge III of Dallas; a stepdaughter, Catherine Oge Turlington of Houston; two brothers, Bryan Leonard Isacks of Ithaca, N.Y., and Maunsel White of Seagrove Beach, Fla.; a sister, Susan Isacks Fitzhugh of Seattle; and three grandchildren.
A funeral will be Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Burial will be private.
SINGLETON, CLARK ROGER
June 09, 2002
Clark Roger Singleton, a retired longshoreman, died Thursday of lung cancer at Metropolitan Hospice. He was 68. Mr. Singleton was born in Woodville, Miss., and lived in New Orleans for the past 43 years. He was a deacon and treasurer at Second Morning Star Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Bateast Singleton; four sons, Keetrone Sr., Dewayne, Kenny and Clark Singleton Jr.; a daughter, Kathy Singleton Green; four brothers, Bennie, Warren, Charles and Arthur Singleton; six sisters, Willie Lemon, Irene Wells, Elizabeth Turner, Florence Harris, Sadie Michel and Irma Holt; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Tuesday at noon at Singleton Chapel in Woodville, Miss. Visitation will be Monday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home, 2201 Caffin Ave. Burial will be in Sweeney Town cemetery in Woodville.
SHARPER, WILLIE JR.
June 09, 2002
Willie Sharper Jr., a retired longshoreman, died Tuesday in a boating accident in Plaquemines Parish. He was 69. Mr. Sharper was born in St. Francisville and lived in Harvey for more than 30 years. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a member of Little Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Audrey W. Sharper; two sons, Jerome and Terry Sharper; two daughters, Shirley S. Stills and Charlene Joe; five brothers, Edward, Booker, Freddie, Levell and Emanuel Sharper; five sisters, Rosalee S. Charles, Edna S. Jackson, Mary Clark, and Thelma and Geraldine Sharper; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church, 3231 Audubon St. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Davis Mortuary Service is in charge of arrangements.
PFLUG, JEFFREY R.
June 09, 2002
Jeffrey R. Pflug, a waiter at Samuel's on St. Charles, died Friday of ulcer disease at his home. He was 32. Mr. Pflug was born in New Orleans and lived in St. Bernard Parish before moving to Metairie two years ago. Survivors include his father, Robert K. Pflug; his mother, Barbara Bordelon Pflug; two brothers, Steven F. and Brian K. Pflug; two sisters, Cynthia P. Kehoe and Lori P. Bacques; and his grandfather, Calvin Pflug. A Mass will be said Monday at 12:45 p.m. at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 605 St. Maurice Ave. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Burial is in Lafayette cemetery No. 1. Vickers, Verrette & Dornan Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
GAMBLE, FLORENCE R.
June 09, 2002
Florence R. Gamble, a retired machine operator for Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. in Chicago, died June 1 at Faith Health Care Center in Florence, S.C. She was 75. Miss Gamble was born in New Orleans and lived in Chicago for the past 43 years. She attended Knoxville College in Tennessee. She was a member of the Household of Ruth Eastern Stars. Survivors include a son, Keith J. Gamble; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Calvary Spiritual Church, 1229 St. Philip St. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ESPINOSA, WILLIAM
June 09, 2002
William Espinosa, a business administrator, died Thursday of a gunshot wound at his home. He was 39. Mr. Espinosa was born in Pereira, Colombia, and lived in New Orleans for the past 22 years. He attended Tulane University and graduated from Delgado Community College. He was a former general manager for Downman Road Storage. Survivors include a son, William Espinosa Jr.; three daughters, Naara, Valeria and Crystal Espinosa; his father, Hernando Espinosa; his mother, Cecilia Espinosa; two brothers, Henry and Hernando Espinosa Jr.; and a sister, Yolanda Espinosa. A Mass will be said Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal St. Visitation is today from 2 p.m. to midnight and Monday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. Burial is in Lake Lawn cemetery.
DiMARZIO, ERMANNO TORQUATO
June 09, 2002
Ermanno Torquato DiMarzio, owner of Domus Ceramic Tile Corp., died Wednesday at his home. He was 80. Mr. DiMarzio was born in Spoltore, Italy, and lived in New Orleans for the past 54 years. He attended the University of Rome. He was a former senior trade analyst for the Italian Trade Commission. He was an officer in the Italian Air Force during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of the Italian-American Bocce Club. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Messina DiMarzio; a son, Gregory DiMarzio; two daughters, Linda Massicot and Lisa Rabito; and three grandchildren. A Mass will be said Monday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6666 Spanish Fort. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Metairie cemetery.
ADAMS, WILLIE JAMES ‘DEEK'
June 09, 2002
Willie James "Deek" Adams, a retired driver for New Orleans Tours, died Wednesday of lung cancer at his home. He was 63. Mr. Adams was born in Marven, Ga., and lived in New Orleans for the past 33 years. He graduated from Chalmette High School and the Louisiana State University Law Enforcement Training Center. He worked as a St. Bernard Parish sheriff's deputy, a bus driver for St. Bernard Parish schools and a tractor driver for Atlas Van Lines. He was a deacon at Greater Progressive Baptist Church and a community activist in the Lower 9th Ward. He was a member of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, the Ebony Van Club and the Cajun Cowboys. Survivors include his wife, Joan Pichon Adams; five sons, Willie Adams Jr. of San Jose, Calif., George Dupard of Lithonia, Ga., Adrian Dupard of New Roads, and Kerry and Terrence Dupard; five daughters, Debra A. Showers of Bartow, Fla., Sherri D. Young of Lithonia, Ga., Sherrill D. Coleman of Pineville, Nicole Graves and Tonita D. Thaggard; a brother, Ulysses Adams Sr. of Tampa, Fla.; four sisters, Minnie Sampson of Tampa, Margarite A. Stokes of Toms River, N.J., Iva A. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bernice Adams of East Orange, N.J.; 29 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Light City Church, 6117 St. Claude Ave. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Vincent de Paul cemetery.
WEBB, GLEN ROLLIN
June 08, 2002
Glen Rollin Webb, a carpenter at Zirtec Industry, died Wednesday of cancer at University Hospital. He was 56. Mr. Webb was a lifelong resident of Slidell. Survivors include his wife, Elaine St. Romaina Webb; two sons, James and John Webb; three daughters, Melissa Blackwell, Shannon West and Rebecca Williams; four sisters, Evelyn Haas, Mary Newman, Barbara Jones and Gloria Reeves; and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TERRANOVA, PETER JOSEPH JR.
June 08, 2002
Peter Joseph Terranova Jr., an employee of Delta Airlines for 28 years, died May 30 of cancer at the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa, Okla. He was 53. Mr. Terranova was born in Lake Charles and lived in Jefferson for many years and in Bedford, Texas. He graduated from Rummel High School. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Bronze Star Expert-Rifle. He was also an artist and poet. Survivors include his wife, Candace A. Carlson Terranova; his father, Peter Joseph Terranova Sr. of Ponchatoula; his mother, Angelina Guercia Terranova of Ponchatoula; two brothers, Victor Paul Terranova Sr. of Slidell and Andrew Michael Terranova Sr.; and two sisters, Jo Anne T. Smith and Angelina Marie T. Martinez, both of Ponchatoula. A memorial service will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dallas Fort Worth Airport Marriott, North.
SHEDRICK, VIOLA DOROTHY LUSK
June 08, 2002
Viola Dorothy Lusk Shedrick, a retired teacher, died Wednesday of a heart attack at Metropolitan Hospice. She was 96. Mrs. Shedrick was born in Livonia and lived in New Orleans for many years. She attended McKinley High School and Xavier University. She taught at Joseph A. Craig Elementary School, sold real estate for J.W. Stroughter and Associates and was district manager at Keystone Insurance and Majestic Life Insurance Co. She was an honorary member of the board of directors at Majestic Mortuary Services. She was a parishioner of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Marie S. Brown; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A Mass will be said Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Church, 1923 St. Philip St. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park. Majestic Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements.
