Richard Light, CPA, is laid to rest at 59

RICHARD STEVEN LIGHT, a certified public accountant and native New Orleanian, died suddenly on Thursday, May 8. He was 59.

Light was a graduate of Louisiana State University, where he received both a bachelor of arts degree and a master’s degree in accounting. He became a certified public accountant with a private practice in Metairie. Light was a member of many different organizations.

He is survived by his brother Ronald Light and his sister Simona Light Herring (Charles).

Private graveside services were conducted by Rabbi Robert Loewy of Congregation Gates of Prayer prior to Shabbat on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Jewish Burial Rites Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street.

Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements.