Jerome Anthony Lomba Sr, June 13, 1948 — May 05, 2019

Jerome Anthony Lomba, Sr. June 13, 1948 – May 05, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Jerome Anthony Lomba, affectionately known by family and friends as “Jerry”, passed away in New Orleans, LA on May 5, 2019 after a year-long battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Acushnet, MA on June 13, 1948 to Antonio and Isabella Lomba. He graduated from New Bedford High School in 1966.

He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He continued his matriculation at Boston University and Tulane University studying Economics on the graduate level. Jerome began his professional career in government as a City Planner in the New Bedford City Planning Office.

Following his location to New Orleans he continued his career in government service. He worked as a City Planner in Kenner, LA. and as Chief Economist for the City of New Orleans.

Jerome’s talents as a fiscal forecaster were widely respected. He had the distinction of serving in the administrations of Mayor Ernest “Dutch” Morial, Mayor Sidney J. Barthelemy, Mayor Marc Morial, Mayor Ray Nagin and Mayor Mitch Landreu. He was also an Adjunct Professor Southern University at New Orleans.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Grace Nicholas Lomba; his sons Jerome A. Lomba, Jr. (Stacey and grandson Jacob Runako Lomba) of Harare, Zimbabwe; Nicholas M. Lomba of Brooklyn, NY; sister Mary Ann Lomba of Dorchester, MA, sister Naomi J. Lomba-Gomes (Manuel S. Gomes) of Roslindale, MA. niece Adrianna N. Gomes and great-niece Noelle S. Buckley. Jerome is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law Barbara Nicholas, Verges (Gerard) McKendall of New Orleans, Ronald (Josie) Nicholas of Lafayette, LA, Willie Nicholas, Jr. of New Orleans, Donald (Marsha) Nicholas of Texas, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 7300 Crowder Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127. Visitation 9 – 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial.

Internment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Fnd.

(pcf.org); or the Lomba Endowment Fund 1046 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02139. Professional Arrangements entrusted to Majestic Mortuary (504)523-5872.

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