Condolences may be expressed online at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home <\/a>of Metairie, who is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, call\u00a0504-835-2341.<\/p>\n![\"Share](\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/share-medium.png\")
JACK M. SANDS, an entrepreneur \u00a0whose businesses included an insurance firm, Good Lickin’ Ice Cream, Park Place Properties and the Tavern on the Park Restaurant died Saturday, July 10, at his Metairie home. He was 85.<\/p>\n
Sands was a lifetime resident of New Orleans. He joined the United State Marine Corps after graduation from Alcee Fortier High School. He was a Korean War veteran and served as an MP and as aide to General-of-the-Army Omar Bradley. He was a founder of the New Orleans Marine Support Group and through his tireless efforts the Marine Support Group became one of the largest support groups in the United States.<\/p>\n
Under his stewardship, the Tavern on the Park Restaurant was awarded placement on both the National and Louisiana State list of Historic Places. He later sold the establishment to Ralph Brennan, who now operates the restaurant as Ralph’s at the Park.<\/p>\n
Sands was a founding member of the Louisiana Wildlife Carvers Guild, a 50-year member of Jefferson Lodge, F.A.&M as well as a a member of the New Orleans Valley of the Scottish Rite.<\/p>\n
He was very active in many civic and social organizations including the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation and was an avid bicyclist.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Rosen Sands and three sons Alan, Marc (EllenAnn) and Lee (Jennifer) Sands and four grandchildren.<\/p>\n
Graveside services were held on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in Jewish Burial Rites Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street. Rabbi Yossie Nemes officiated.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Wounded Warriors Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n Condolences may be expressed online at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home <\/a>of Metairie, who is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, call\u00a0504-835-2341.<\/p>\n