Honoring Past Members
Bobby "Caveman" Clavier
On Sunday, May 24, 2020 Bobby "Caveman" Clavier passed away at the age of 66. Bobby was born in New Orleans to Patricia Castrogiovanni Clavier and Paul Peter Clavier. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and Paul Clavier, along with four of his siblings, Paul Clavier, Helen Ann Clavier Villarrubia, Stephen Clavier, and Terry Clavier. He is survived by his wife, Jean Sallinger Clavier, who he was married to for 38 years; by his two sons, Corey Michael Clavier (Kate) and Kevin James Clavier; his two grandsons, Carter Michael Clavier and Cameron James Clavier; his brother, Curtis Joseph Clavier (Susan); and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Ulrich Sallinger. He is also survived by a large extended family which includes numerous godchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and lifelong friends. Bobby was a lifelong resident of New Orleans who was proud to grow up in the Irish Channel. He later moved to Lakeview where he raised his sons. Family was first for him. He absolutely adored his wife, sons, grandsons, and daughter-in-law; and everyone could feel his family pride whenever he spoke of them. Being a true family man, he sincerely enjoyed coaching his sons' baseball teams, being involved at their schools, watching Saints and LSU games with them, and spending time with his grandsons. Bobby was affectionately known as "Caveman" to his friends. His fun-loving personality lit up every room that he walked into, and he was described by many as being the life of the party. He loved his friends with all his heart and would do anything for them. One of his best traits was making everyone feel so welcomed and comfortable. He was the definition of selfless, and it brought him genuine joy to help other people. Bobby was a man who enjoyed so much about New Orleans' culture. He loved talking about his New Orleans roots, marching in parades, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day in the Irish Channel, crawfish boils, music, and festivals. He was actively involved in his community and throughout his life was a member of several local organizations/schools including the Knights of Columbus, St. Dominic School, Jesuit High School, Lakeview Playground, Irish Channel Corner Club, Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club, and 11th Ward Men's Club. Bobby "Caveman" Clavier was truly a one of a kind family man and friend; he will be missed so much and by so many.
On Sunday, May 24, 2020 Bobby "Caveman" Clavier passed away at the age of 66. Bobby was born in New Orleans to Patricia Castrogiovanni Clavier and Paul Peter Clavier. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and Paul Clavier, along with four of his siblings, Paul Clavier, Helen Ann Clavier Villarrubia, Stephen Clavier, and Terry Clavier. He is survived by his wife, Jean Sallinger Clavier, who he was married to for 38 years; by his two sons, Corey Michael Clavier (Kate) and Kevin James Clavier; his two grandsons, Carter Michael Clavier and Cameron James Clavier; his brother, Curtis Joseph Clavier (Susan); and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Ulrich Sallinger. He is also survived by a large extended family which includes numerous godchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and lifelong friends. Bobby was a lifelong resident of New Orleans who was proud to grow up in the Irish Channel. He later moved to Lakeview where he raised his sons. Family was first for him. He absolutely adored his wife, sons, grandsons, and daughter-in-law; and everyone could feel his family pride whenever he spoke of them. Being a true family man, he sincerely enjoyed coaching his sons' baseball teams, being involved at their schools, watching Saints and LSU games with them, and spending time with his grandsons. Bobby was affectionately known as "Caveman" to his friends. His fun-loving personality lit up every room that he walked into, and he was described by many as being the life of the party. He loved his friends with all his heart and would do anything for them. One of his best traits was making everyone feel so welcomed and comfortable. He was the definition of selfless, and it brought him genuine joy to help other people. Bobby was a man who enjoyed so much about New Orleans' culture. He loved talking about his New Orleans roots, marching in parades, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day in the Irish Channel, crawfish boils, music, and festivals. He was actively involved in his community and throughout his life was a member of several local organizations/schools including the Knights of Columbus, St. Dominic School, Jesuit High School, Lakeview Playground, Irish Channel Corner Club, Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Club, and 11th Ward Men's Club. Bobby "Caveman" Clavier was truly a one of a kind family man and friend; he will be missed so much and by so many.
R.I.P. Ronnie Bourgeois Sr. (1947-2017)
Ronnie passed away on April 16, 2017
2014 Grand Marshal
Ronnie was a long time member/officer of the Club and long time resident of the Irish Channel. He was a former Grand Marshal and the Club Historian. He was always apart of everything the club did from the parades, to the rebuilding of the hall, to the clean up the day after the parades. Ronnie was an integral part of the Corner Club and we will be dearly missed by his Corner Club Family.
2014 Grand Marshal
Ronnie was a long time member/officer of the Club and long time resident of the Irish Channel. He was a former Grand Marshal and the Club Historian. He was always apart of everything the club did from the parades, to the rebuilding of the hall, to the clean up the day after the parades. Ronnie was an integral part of the Corner Club and we will be dearly missed by his Corner Club Family.
R.I.P. Leroy Kimball (1937-2017)
Leroy passed away on 8/06/17. He was 80 years old.
2008 Grand Marshal
As a formal Grand Marshall, Leroy enjoyed his time in the club an was an active member for many years.
He will sorely be missed. The services will be held at Leitz-Egan Funeral Home on August 9, 2017 at 11am with a funeral service to follow at 1pm
2008 Grand Marshal
As a formal Grand Marshall, Leroy enjoyed his time in the club an was an active member for many years.
He will sorely be missed. The services will be held at Leitz-Egan Funeral Home on August 9, 2017 at 11am with a funeral service to follow at 1pm
R.I.P. Randy Neely Sr. (1949-2015)
Unfortunately the club has lost yet another life long member (two in the past month)…..Randy Neely Sr. passed away early Sunday morning in his sleep, he was 66 years old. Randy was a member of the club for over 45 years and a 1967 graduate of Redemptorist. Though he has not marched the past few years most members will know him as the one handing out beer on the trailer for all the parades. The Corner Club thanks Randy for his years of service to the organization. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and the members of the Club.
The services will be held at Greenwood/All Faith’s Funeral Home on Canal Blvd., on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 9:00 am till 12:00 pm. A Mass will follow at Noon.
The services will be held at Greenwood/All Faith’s Funeral Home on Canal Blvd., on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 9:00 am till 12:00 pm. A Mass will follow at Noon.
R.I.P Floyd Hyer (1950-2015)
Unfortunately the club has lost yet another life long member…..Floyd Hyer passed away Wednesday morning, he was 65 years old. Floyd was a member of the club for over 45+ years and was Grand Marshal in 1984. The Corner Club thanks Floyd for his years of service to the organization. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and the members of this Club.
The services will be held at Greenwood/All Faith's Funeral Home on Canal Blvd., on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 9:00am till 1:00pm. A mass will follow at 1:00pm.
The services will be held at Greenwood/All Faith's Funeral Home on Canal Blvd., on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 9:00am till 1:00pm. A mass will follow at 1:00pm.
Chris Hyer & Floyd Hyer
John "Bubby" Gallagher
May 6, 1922 - May 15, 2015
Corner Club President 1947-2015
Our Patriarch and President has passed on to a better place. John "Bubby" Gallagher president of the The Corner Club since 1947 and life long Irish Channel Resident has left us to join the big party in the sky with all his old friends. He will be sorely missed here on earth, but I know he is glad to be hanging out with all the old timers from the Channel.
More Information on the Funeral to follow.
More Information on the Funeral to follow.
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Danny Halligan
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Tommy Ashby & Scott Blanchard
Corey Mahl & Tommy Ashby @ Annunciation Square
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Scott Blanchard & Tommy Ashby
THOTH 2011
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Tommy O'Connor (1928 - 2013)
Tommy O'Connor was a member of the Corner Club for over 60 years. He past way on 2/20/13 at age 85.
OBITUARY
OBITUARY
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In Loving Memory............Ralph Killian 1919-2011
Ralph Killian & Vincent Fontana
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Bubby Gallagher, Jerry Albro, Abby West, Tommy O'Connor, Ralph Killian
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Ralph Killian passed away October 2011, he was 91 years old. Ralph was one of the main individuals responsible for the Corner Club’s re-organization in 1947 and has been a vital part of the club ever since. Ralph became less involved with club as he got older, but he participated whenever he could even riding on the trailer passing out beer and beads at age 91 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. The Corner Club thanks Ralph for over 60 years of service to the organization and realizes he is one of the main reasons it is still here today. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and the members of this Club.......R.I.P.
R.I.P. Alvis "Abbie" West
Mr. Abbie passed away at 8:00pm on 3/12/12. He was 86 years old.
1994 Grand Marshall
A Great Man, who was devoted to this Club and held its traditions in the highest regard. Our best dancing Grand Marshall
Abbie you will be missed dearly.
1994 Grand Marshall
A Great Man, who was devoted to this Club and held its traditions in the highest regard. Our best dancing Grand Marshall
Abbie you will be missed dearly.
R.I.P. TACO
Selim "Taco" Habib Siwady Guzman
Selim "Taco" Habib Siwady Guzman born in Sonsonate, El Salvador on October 6, 1957. He moved to New Orleans in 1961 and passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in Marrero, La.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Siwady of Villanueva,Cortes, Honduras and his mother, Candida Rosa Guzman of Sonsonate, El Salvador.
He attended Redemptorist High School worked at Winn Dixie and presently worked at Grits Lounge.
He was a member of the Irish Channel Corner Club and Jefferson City Buzzard Club.
He is survived by many brothers and sisters in El Salvador and Honduras, his step- mother Eda Maria Siwady Calix and step-sister, Ligia Pagan of Marrero,La. He will be sadly missed by all his friends he acquired through his lifetime in New Orleans.
His remains have been flown to El Salvador to be buried next to his mother.
A memorial service to celebrate his life in New Orleans will be held at Blessed Sacrament-St. Joan of Arc Church 8321 Burthe St., New Orleans on Saturday, December 10th at 1pm.
