George Alphonse Frilot III, 89, died peacefully at Oakmonte Village in Lake Mary, Florida, on Friday, January 12, 2024.

He was born to Muriel M. Frilot and George A. Frilot, Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 9, 1934. George was proud to have been educated by the Jesuits and graduated from both Jesuit High School and Loyola University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Arts, as well as his Law degree. George married Jane A. Trepagnier (deceased) and Stella M. Howard (deceased).

He is survived by his children, Wendy A. Daboval (Dan), James M. Frilot (Kim), Brandy J. Roberts and Whitney C. Frilot (Carly), his brother Donald J. Frilot (Ursula) and his grandchildren, Dwight Daboval, Dorothy Daboval, Robert Daboval (Catherine) and Courtney Frilot.

One of the proudest moments in his life was when, as a high school student, he was presented an award in the White House by President Harry S. Truman for a national essay contest he won, entitled “I Speak For Democracy”. He spent the day following President Truman around as he conducted regular business. George served during the Vietnam War in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer, 1st Lieutenant stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA and Ft. Sheridan, IL. After graduating first in his class at Loyola Law School, inspired by his father, who received his law degree from Tulane University, he began his legal career at Lemle, Kelleher, Kohlmeyer and Matthews.

George practiced Maritime Law, Chaired the Admiralty Section and eventually became a Managing Partner. At the age of 60, he started a new litigation law firm, Frilot, Partridge, Kohnke & Clements, along with 22 other lawyers from his old firm. After his retirement, the firm continued to honor his name, leadership and contributions to its success, as Frilot, LLC. George was widely regarded as one of the finest trial lawyers in the United States. His litigation skills and brilliant handling of a long line of mass disaster maritime, environmental and energy industry cases became legendary. Over the course of over 50 years of practice, he tried cases in 23 states and participated in proceedings in 2 foreign countries.

He was a member of many Bar associations and professional organizations, and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. In 1959, he was admitted as an attorney and counselor to the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Between the years 1999 – 2008 he was listed as Chambers USA Best Lawyer in America and Louisiana Super Lawyer several times, and was awarded the Leadership in Law Award by City Business in 2006. He retired at the age of 72. He lived most of his life in New Orleans, moved to Waveland, MS in 1981 and relocated to Wimberley, TX after hurricane Katrina. He spent the last 6 years of his life near his son in Lake Mary, FL.

George began playing tennis at a young age and honed his skills in high school and college. Tennis became his passion and he dedicated a significant portion of his life to achieving the same proficiencies and successes in tennis that he enjoyed in practicing law. At the age of 49, George worked closely and daily with his good friend and coach at the time, Ron Holmberg, with the goal of becoming a top singles player in the world. Roughly a year and a half later, George was ranked in the top 5 players in Men’s Singles 50 and Over World Tennis. His tennis career is marked with multiple titles and awards across both singles and doubles competition. He received Silver Balls for reaching the finals in four USTA National Championships in 1985, 1996, 1997 and 2009, a year in which he was inducted into the Louisiana Tennis Association Hall of Fame. “George was a great lawyer, an amazing tennis player and if you got a chance to get to know him, he was an extremely nice man.” The night before Ron recently underwent a medical procedure, George offered words of comfort and assurance that he would pray for Ron. George passed away the next day.

He will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Friday, February 2, at 2 p.m.

A visitation will begin at noon until service time. Reception to follow at Metairie Country Club at 580 Woodvine Avenue from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Gratitude to Miles Clements and Ron Holmberg for contributions to George’s obituary acknowledgements, and to Frilot, LLC for hosting the reception.

Jack Fetterman, age 72 Passed away peacefully on 1/20/2024 after a long fought fight with his illness. Raised in Syracuse, New York he went into the U. S. Army after graduating from Corcoran Hgh School in 1970.

In 1980 he moved to Florida where he worked for the City of Altamonte Springs for 25 years. After his retirement he bought a boat and enjoyed life with his wife Susan of 50 years who was always by his side.

He is predeceased by his Father Marvin, his Mother Alice Symons and his older brother Marty.

Surviving are his wife Susan Kress Fetterman, his sister Sharon Fetterman and her family all in Florida. Three nephews David (MS), Jay/Becky (AZ) and Mark (MN) Several Great nieces and nephews, Great great nieces and nephews and many friends.

There will be a memorial in the spring at the U.S. Memorial Cemetary in Mims, Fl. Jack you will be greatly missed.

Juan Hector Perez, more than just a handsome face, Hector was a symphony of roles: son, brother, father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Words cannot express the depth of our love for him. His passing left a void so vast, the ache settling heavy on each of us. Yet, in the face of this profound loss, we did what Hector would have wanted – we came together, from all corners of the earth, as far as Alaska! At one point he opened his eyes, and it was like a wave of relief washed over the room, we all said he saw us he knew we were there. When asked what we could get for him, in true Hector fashion he responded, a beer and lobster!

Hector was a treasure, his gentle spirit leaving an indelible mark on each of us. To know you are loved so fiercely, so unconditionally, even in your final breath – that is the most precious legacy he leaves behind.

Hector lived a life overflowing with experiences, a mosaic of laughter, warmth, and unwavering love. He will be missed profoundly, yet the echo of his presence will forever resonate within us. We, his family, are forever grateful to have been a part of his extraordinary journey.

Leann Marie Warfield, age 66, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, step-mother, and a friend to many, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024, in Orlando FL.

Leann was born to Robert L. Warfield and RoseMary (Valli) Warfield in 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. An independent and vibrant personality from the beginning, Leann was an excellent student and athlete. After graduating from Lyons Township High School, she worked as a court reporter in order to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming an attorney. She achieved her dream after graduating from DePaul University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor Degree in 1993.

Leann will be remembered for her benevolence, her generosity knows no bounds. She loved her family fiercely and was considered to be a protector and mother figure to many. She was also a devoted wife to her husband of over 30 years, Jerome Brezinsky (now passed). She loved fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her brother Robert Warfield and his sons Robert and William Warfield, her nephew Joshua Boesch, and her step-children Michael, Stephanie, and Melissa Brezinsky.

Please join us for a celebration of life service that will be held on February 3, 2024, at Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N Kirkman Rd. Viewing will take place at 3 p.m. followed by a service at 4 p.m.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved
beyond words and missed beyond measure.”

Sherry Ann Johnson, 69, of Orlando, FL, departed this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Sherry, a lifelong resident of Orlando, was born on July 31, 1954 to Ethel and Louis Johnson.

Sherry Ann dedicated her life to always caring for others with warmth and empathy. She had a generous spirit and was a wonderful wife, daughter, and friend. She enjoyed being with her loved ones near and far. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh will remain in the hearts and souls of those who were lucky to know her best. Sherry Ann touched many lives and will be sorely missed. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her wife, Samara B. Johnson, mother, Ethel Johnson; stepson, Joshua Dozier; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until services begin at 3:30 p.m. at Postell’s Mortuary Chapel, Orlando with Pastor Curtis Wilson, officiating.

Virginia Palen age 76, of Oviedo, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Ginger was born in Orange, New Jersey on August 24, 1947.

Ginger attended Livingston High School graduating in 1966. This is where she met the love of her life, her High School sweetheart, Gregory Webb Palen. They married shortly thereafter on August 6, 1967. They set up their first home in Rockaway, New Jersey, welcoming their son, Gregory Robert in 1969 and their daughter Stephanie Ann in 1972. The family briefly moved to Casselberry, Florida before returning to Lake Rogerene, New Jersey.

It was here that Ginger and a friend owned and operated a record shop named Joyful Noise Records in Dover, New Jersey for a few years. She also perused her license as a Realtor and worked for Weichert Reality in New Jersey for many years. Ginger was the Cub Scout Den Mother for her son and local boys of Pack 162, Den 2. She was well suited for this position of leading, as she had a quiet command of youngsters that she practiced in various setting including being a Youth Leader at Lakeland First Church of the Nazarene in Denville, New Jersey.

It was in this Youth Leader position that she conducted Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday youth groups, leading many during their teenage years to understand how Jesus was and always would be relevant in their lives.

James Thomas Williams Jr. March 8, 1948 to January 15, 2024

Born in Waterbury CT. Resided in Orlando FL.

Survived by 4 kids, Paul Bertreaux(Sherry Bertreaux) Maria Bertreaux (Michael Cunningham), James Williams, Jamie Herring (Michale Herring). 10 grandkids, 6 great grandkids.

Preceded in death by wife Claudia Williams and son Ernest Williams and grandson Wayne Bertreaux. James Williams was a Vietnam veteran army branch.