Retired businessman Ivan Leopold’s rites held June 10

IVAN R. LEOPOLD, a retired New Orleans businessman, died at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was 85.

A native of New Orleans, Leopold was a graduate of Fortier High School and Tulane University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the time of the Korean Conflict, was an avid fisherman and traveler.

He was predeceased by his wife Cecile Rosenthal Leopold. He is survived by his son Ralph Leopold (Karen) of Metairie and his daughterPamela L. Lowry (Bruce) of Houston, Texas; his sister Thaia Pick and 4 grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. III, 2100 Pelopidas at Frenchmen Streets. Rabbi Robert Loewy officiated.

Memorial donationss are suggested to Gates of Prayer or Touro Synagogues.  Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements.