Leona Finkelstein rites today

LEONA LASSEN FINKELSTEIN, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, passed away on September 16, 2016, after a short illness. She was 87 years old.

She graduated from McMain High School in New Orleans and also attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she majored in music with a specialization in piano, voice and violin. She was married for 66 years to her husband Harry, who died in February, 2015.

She is survived by her only child, son Bobby and two grandsons.

Graveside services will be held today, Monday, September 19, 2016,  at 1:00 pm at Beth Israel Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street. Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg will officiate.

Kindly omit flowers. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com.