Pontchartrain Shores (Jefferson Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pontchartrain Shores ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pontchartrain Shores. 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 nearby and to the south of Pontchartrain Shores.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- Harvey is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores. Both communities are located in Jefferson Parish.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Pontchartrain Shores. 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 nearby and to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- Metairie is located nearby and to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores. Both communities are located in Jefferson 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 nearby and to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores to Metairie Cemetery
Clarence Millet (Artist)
- He was born in Hahnville (LA) on March 25, 1897 (a Thursday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on August 23, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Hahnville is located in Saint Charles Parish and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Millet<1>
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 nearby and to the west of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores. Both communities are located in Jefferson Parish.
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- Metairie is located nearby and to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Pontchartrain Shores.
- 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- Gentilly is located in Orleans Parish and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Pontchartrain Shores (which is located in Jefferson Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Pontchartrain Shores. 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 Pontchartrain Shores 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.