Gil George Gonsoulin died on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 74. Mr. Gonsoulin was a native of New Orleans, previous resident of Chalmette, and currently resided in Kenner, LA. He was a valued member of Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in Metairie, a retiree from AT&T, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Gonsoulin was a skilled and award-winning scale model builder, with memberships in the Flying Tigers and EagleQuest (formerly MasterCon) organizations. He enjoyed cruising the Caribbean with his beloved wife, Sydney Mace Gonsoulin. Mr. Gonsoulin was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Bruce Gonsoulin and Gilman George Gonsoulin. He is survived by his wife, Sydney, his daughter, Lisa Becker D’Gerolamo (Dave), his granddaughter Katherine Annette D’Gerolamo, his sister, Gail Gonsoulin Gomila, (Xavier Lynn), nieces Amanda Gomila Croushore (Ted) and Sandra Gomila French (Hunter), great nieces and great nephews, Emma, Molly and Ryan Croushore and Soren and Hunter French. He is survived by many cousins. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends of the family attended the visitation and Mass on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Jacob Schoen & Son, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans. Interment: Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal St., New Orleans. For those who wish to remember Mr. Gonsoulin, donations may be made in his name to our Lady of Divine Providence Church, 1000 North Starrett Road, Metairie, LA 70003. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, New Orleans. Condolences may be left at www.schoenfh.com.
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