Edwin L. Roth Obituary

Edwin L. Roth attended Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, LA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Edwin L. Roth.

Graduation Year	Class of 1960
Date of Passing	May 18, 2020
About	Edwin L. Roth Sr., known as "Fast Eddie" to many, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18 at 9:10p.m., after a recent reoccurrence of prostate cancer. Native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and parishioner at St. George Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, James J. Roth and Alice Raborn, his brother James F. Roth, and his only son Eddie Roth Jr. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Brown Roth; His loving brothers George C. Roth and William T. Roth Sr.; His two daughters Angele Roth Cooley and Kelli Roth Shannon; His son-in-laws, who he loved dearly as his own, Dr. Todd Cooley and Dr. Stephen Shannon; His four beautiful grandchildren that he loved and treasured more than life, Peyton T. Cooley, Olivia A. Cooley, Emma Grace Shannon, and Katelyn E. Shannon. Eddie attended St. Ann Catholic School, McDonogh Academy #28 Junior High, Graduated from Warren Easton High School in 1960 where he lettered in basketball and baseball and was voted "Best Looking," and University of New Orleans. Eddie was the founder, leader, and drummer of the famous New Orleans band "The Jokers" in 1959. They hosted several reunion performances, which brought out large crowds of enthusiastic fans. The feeling of being on that stage again brought Eddie so much joy and excitement. The band was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a certified gemologist and first worked at Hausmann's, then Adler's, and Aucoin Hart Jewelers. He also worked for the Louisiana Lottery. Recently he served as deputy sheriff for Jefferson Parish where he received a distinguished service award for saving someone's life while on the job in 2011. Knowing "Fast Eddie," he never wanted to quit working and most recently worked as a courier for the Louisiana Cardiology Associates and was loved by all. Eddie was an avid sports fan and loved to watch LSU and New Orleans Saints football. He attended many games with family and friends. He loved vacationing with his children and grandchildren especially to the beach and a special 50th wedding anniversary trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He loved to play golf and hunt with his son-in-laws and grandson. The family would like to thank all those who were responsible for his medical care and those that he considered his friends; Dr. Pedro Barata and Dr. Kendra Harris (Tulane Medical Center); Dr. Jimmy Morris, Dr. Adrian Landry, Dr. Todd Cooley, Dr. Andy Rees, Dr. Michael Casadaban, Dr. Stephen Shannon, Dr. Michael Shannon, Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, Dr. Roy Culotta, Dr. Gerald Miletello, and Dr. Suchit Patel ( Baton Rouge ). All those that knew him knows he loved his family, grandchildren, and friends more than life itself. To know him was to love him. When he walked into a room, his captivating and magnetic energy was felt by everyone. He had the most amazing personality, infectious smile, sense of humor, love for life and others, and tremendous faith and special devotion to St. Joseph. He made everyone feel special, loved, and cared for as if they were the only person in the room. "Fast Eddie" will be sorely missed by everyone who were lucky enough to know him, especially his family who loved him dearly. Due to COVID-19, there will be a private ceremony for the family at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be planned in the near future. Details to follow. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com. Another Eagle Has Fallen, he is Edwin " Fast Eddie " L. Roth class of 1960. Edwin passed away on Monday May 18, 2020. He was the founder, leader and drummer of the famous New Orleans band " The Jokers " in 1959. Edwin played at Lynn and I's wedding on September 23, 1961 at the Lenfont's Boulevard Room, he was a great friend to everyone who know him, he will be missed. Ronnie Scallan Class Of 1960 985-201-9758

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Gustav Gustav Wagner '59 said:

I could not come up with any better commments than I read here. (My English is not that good) . No more meetings remember the A&G cafeteria on Canal near Claiborne. Gus

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