Frederick "Freddie" William May III's Obituary
Frederick (Freddie) William May III passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born in New Orleans at Mercy Hospital, on February 28,1966.
He is survived by his loving mother, Warrene Gambino, his only child Chase Joseph May. He is also survived by his sister, Allyson Sanderson(Mike Sanderson), his brother, Warren May(Jeanne May) nephews, Michael Sanderson, Jacob Sanderson, Patrick Sanderson, Ethan May; Nieces, Giovanna May and Chazzie Williams.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick May Jr.
Freddie was a graduate of Rummel High School, he also served in the U.S, Armed Forces.
Freddie never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He moved to Covington, after Hurricane Katrina, where he raised Chase. He made friends with his new neighbors who became his second family on Wisteria Lane. Freddie loved to cook, on Sundays it wasn’t uncommon for him to make meatballs, ribs, red beans and rice and send to all of his neighbors. He could also be found riding around on his golf cart with a beer playing Earth, Wind and Fire. He liked to Golf. Freddie was the owner of Direct Tire Town, in Metairie. where he would not only help customers with any car problems they may have but would help them with anything they may have going on in their lives. Freddie was a great networker and knew everyone. One friend told us if you were going to see Freddie plan on spending at least an hour talking to him about life and what was going on with the family. He was forever the personality and was loved by anyone that knew him.
He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Memorial services at St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd., St. Benedict, LA 70457 on Monday December 30th, at 2PM, with visitation beginning at 1 PM.
The May family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at E.J Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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