Harry S. Koch III, age 74, died March 6th, 2009 at East Jefferson General Hospital with his family by his side. He was a native of Ocean Point New Jersey and a long time resident of the Lakeview/Metairie area. Harry graduated from Lafayette College in 1956 with a degree in Economics. Harry served in the Navy Patrol Squadron 21 from 1958 to 1960 as a Naval Aviator. He went on to serve six years in the US Navy before becoming a commercial pilot for Delta Airlines. He flew for 35 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Harry S. Koch II. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Angela Koch, and his two children, Harry Koch IV and Kathleen Mary Koch. Harry was a long-time member of the Koon-Ass Golf Club, “The Taj”, and the Shell Beach Literary Society. Harry was his happiest when he was fishing, golfing, gardening, reading and spending time with friends. A visitation will be held for family and friends at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home at 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 14th with a gathering to follow at the family’s home in order to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, Vietnam Veterans Association, or the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Guestbook can be signed at www.mem.com.