La Reussite (Plaquemines Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for La Reussite ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding La Reussite. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

King Louie Bankston (Musician)
- He was born in Harahan (LA) on December 18, 1972 (a Monday) and died on February 13, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Harahan is located in Jefferson Parish and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for King Louie Bankston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Metairie Cemetery
Fats Domino (Singer, musician, songwriter)
- Born: Antoine Caliste Domino, Jr.
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on February 26, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Harvey (LA) on October 24, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- Harvey is located in Jefferson Parish and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fats Domino<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Gene 'Augie' Freese (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene 'Augie' Freese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Metairie Cemetery
Jack Kramer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on January 5, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Metairie (LA) on May 18, 1995 (a Thursday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Kramer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Greenwood Cemetery
Lash LaRue (Actor)
- Born: Alfred LaRue
- He was born in Gretna (LA) on June 15, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on May 21, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lash LaRue<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Calverton National Cemetery
Carlos Marcello (Crime figure)
- He was born in Tunis (Tunisia) on February 6, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Metairie (LA) on March 2, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlos Marcello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Metairie Cemetery
John Bevins Moisant (Aviation Pioneer)
- He was born in Kankakee (IL) on April 25, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Kenner (LA) on December 31, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- Kenner is located in Jefferson Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bevins Moisant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Valhalla Memorial Park
Mel Ott (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Melvin Thomas Ott
- He was born in Gretna (LA) on March 2, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on November 21, 1958 (a Friday).
- Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mel Ott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Metairie Cemetery
Cornelius 'Connie' Ryan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on February 27, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Metairie (LA) on January 3, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelius 'Connie' Ryan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Metairie Cemetery
Soulja Slim (Musician)
- Born: James Tapp
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on September 9, 1977 (a Friday) and died in Gentilly (LA) on November 26, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- Gentilly is located in Orleans Parish and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of La Reussite (which is located in Plaquemines Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of La Reussite. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Soulja Slim<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From La Reussite to Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.