OBITUARY Philippi Pierre St. Pé, Sr. October 2, 1939 – September 17, 2018 Philippi “Phil” Pierre St. Pé Sr. was born on October 2, 1939, in New Orleans, LA. He courageously battled lung cancer for three years and passed away peacefully at his home in Harahan, LA on September 17, 2018. Philippi is preceded in death by his father, Oliver William St. Pé Sr., his mother Lucie Philippi St. Pé and his brother Oliver William St. Pé Jr..
Philippi is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret “Peggy” Maher St. Pé, and their children Kenneth David St. Pé, daughter-in-law, Shalane, Simonne Lucie St. Pé, and Philippi P. St. Pé Jr., and his grandchildren, Pierre Philippi St. Pé, Luke Oliver St. Pé, Elise Margaret St. Pé and John David St. Pé, who refer to their grandfather as “Papere”. He is also survived by his sisters Suzanne St. Pé McLellan, Renee St. Pé Allan and Andrée St. Pe’ Laubscher and his adoring nieces and nephews. Phil graduated from De La Salle High School, Loyola University and Loyola School of Law, serving as president of his law school fraternity, Delta Theta Phi.
He received his Juris Doctorate of Law in 1963, and went into practice law at his firm in Metairie for over 45 years. Phil’s numerous professional accomplishments and service to his profession are a testament to his strong work ethic and respect for the legal profession. He was appointed and served on the Personnel Board of Jefferson Parish.
He served on the Charter Revisory committee for Jefferson Parish and was awarded the Monte M. Lemann award for his work and devotion to the merit system of public employment. He served as President of the Jefferson Parish Bar Association, Board of Governors of the Louisiana State Bar, Chairman of the State Bar Ethics and Grievances committee, and was a member of the State Bar House of Delegates. He was a charter member of the Louisiana Bar Foundation.
He was appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court and served as District Judge Pro-Temp in the 24th JDC. His work as a litigator gained him selection into the “Best Lawyers in America” and “Who’s Who in American Law”. Phil served as outside General Counsel for the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors Inc. and the “Philippi P. St. Pé Lifetime Achievement Award” was created in his honor.
He treasured his 36 years of work with the board and its staff. For the last 20 years of his career, Phil served as a mediator affiliated with MAPS in Metairie. Phil was equally passionate about golf and cherished his friends from Colonial Golf and Country Club where he served as President of both the club and its Men’s Golf Association.
He enjoyed his Saturday morning round of golf and Wednesday night card games. He and Peggy created many fond memories with their lifelong friends from “Colonial”. Phil was an avid runner, cyclist and fitness enthusiast.
He loved fishing and being on the water. He spent many days pulling his children, their friends and cousins on water skis in Bay St. Louis, MS. Family and friends looked forward to his charbroiled oysters which were a staple at holiday gatherings.
He had a love/hate relationship with the Saints, LSU football and baseball. Above all, Phil was a gentlemen and a Christian, who treated everyone with dignity and respect. His opinions, which were often sought, were always judiciously provided with fairness and kindness as his guiding principles.
He will be greatly missed. Our sincere thanks to the staff of Lakeside Hospice and especially Melvin McGee for their loving care. The family invites you to celebrate Phil’s life on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at St. Rita Catholic Church in Harahan, LA.
Visitation begins at 9 a.m. The Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m.. Burial will take place at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery in New Orleans, LA thereafter. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to Lakeside Hospice and/or St. Rita Catholic Church.
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