Michael Aaron Blitz, 22, funeral set for Friday

MICHAEL AARON BLITZ passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2016. He was 22.

A 2012 graduate of Red River Academy in Lecompte, LA, Blitz was born in Charlotte, NC. and was raised in North Carolina before becoming a resident of Louisiana.

He was predeceased by his mother, Sheri Fay (née Regenbogen) Blitz, in 2007 and is survived by his father, Randall Blitz, and two brothers Blair (Cheryl) and Stephen Blitz (Mery).

A graveside service was held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Gates of Prayer Cemetery, 1428 Joseph St., at 11:00 am. Rabbi Robert Loewy officiated.

Arrangements were by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Information 504-835-2341. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans or Jewish Children’s Regional Service