Shirl Watsky, former federal court worker, volunteer dies: funeral Monday afternoon

SHIRL ROSENBERG AXINN WATSKY, known as “Shirl the girl,” died early Sunday morning, March 12, 2023. 

SHIRL WATSKY

A native New Orleanian, she was raised in New Orleans, and attended LSU and the University of Alabama, where she received her bachelor’s degree.  She enjoyed working for the federal court house where she helped naturalize citizens for many years.  She was a social butterfly, always enjoying a gathering, and she was an avid and loyal Saints fan.  She will be greatly missed.

Shirl was born and raised in New Orleans, and attended LSU and the University of Alabama, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics.  She enjoyed working for the federal court house where she helped naturalize citizens for many years.  She was a social butterfly, always enjoying a gathering, and she was an avid and loyal Saints fan.  

She was predeceased by her husband Martin S. Watsky in 2002 and is survived by her three children Jerry Axinn (Mary Jo Martino Axinn), Alexander Axinn (Milena Cajina Axinn), Evelyn Axinn Meyers (Mike Meyers).  She is also survived by her three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Monday, March 13 at the New Beth Israel Cemetery, 4000 Esplanade Avenue ,at 3:00 p.m. Rabbi David Posternock of Congregation Beth Israel, who worked side by side with her for many years, conducted the service with Rabbi Phil Kaplan attending. 

The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories in condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.