Steven Blackledge, age 70, a parishioner of St. Phillip Neri church, passed in the late hours of February 10, 2017. Steven lived in the greater New Orleans area, primarily Jefferson Parish, most of his life. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Evon William Blackledge and Lorita Gergich Blackledge, as well as his brother, Mark Blackledge and his sisters, Lorita Tamburello and Lovone Kennedy. Steven is survived by his Wife, Soulmate and Best Friend, Marolyn Melancon; his children, Rhonda Larson and Steven A. Blackledge; his grandchildren, Jonathon Crowell, Justin Crowell, and Lyndsie Crowell; and his brother, Evon W. Blackledge Jr.
Steven was a longtime member of the local carpenter's union, a former employee of Belou and Company Construction and worked for a time for the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department. However, it was the many years at WWL, where he developed into a Master Carpenter. Steven was a friend to all and a person admired. He will be remembered for his easy smile, the sparkle in his eyes and his generosity.
Visitation will be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Memorial Mass at 12:00 PM. Donations to the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana, 8200 Hampson St., Suite 425, New Orleans, LA 70118 or at kidneyla.org will be accepted in lieu of flowers.

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