James André Haydel Obituary
We bid farewell to James André Haydel (New Orleans, Louisiana), born in Gretna, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 30, 2025 at the age of 84. James André touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Haydel, Sr. and Bessie Waguespack Haydel; his granddaughter Maelan Graffagnini; his brothers, Rudolph, Kenneth and Edward Haydel; and his brother-in-law Ronnie Jackson (Summer).
He is survived by: his wife Linda Jackson Haydel; his daughters, Eugenie Graffagnini, Madeline Price (Chris) and Marianne Walsh (Kieran); his grandchildren, Marian, Madden, Ela Graffagnini, Fulton, Marley, Hazel, Daniel Price, Lucia, Amelia and Declan Walsh; and his siblings, Robley Haydel (Geneva), Sylvia Holmberg (Ron), George Haydel, Jr. (Diane), Michael Haydel (Cindy), Juanita Haas and Charles Haydel (Mary).
