TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PITRE, GERALD JOHN "HAMBONE" 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La.

Died: Wednwsday, July 6, 2016

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PITRE, GERALD JOHN "HAMBONE" 
February 20, 1943 - July 6, 2016

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Gerald John "Hambone" Pitre, 73, a native and resident of Montegut, passed away 
on July 6, 2016 after a courageous 5 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut on Saturday 
July 9, 2016 from 8:30am until 11:00am. A rosary will be said at 10:00am. 
Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut on 
Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11:00am. 

Burial will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Montegut.

He is survived by his loving and devoted spouse of 51 years, Arlene Stoufflet; 
sons, Micky J. (Jennifer Ruby) Pitre, Ron L.(Erin LeCompte) Pitre; daughter, 
Nicole Pitre (Chris) Ruiz; 8 grandchildren, Justin (companion Melanie Keppler), 
Jonah, Shea, Drew, Molly, and CeCe Pitre, Lexie and Emma Ruiz; brothers, Norval 
(Elizabeth) , Andrew Jr.(Ernestine), Charles (Elaine); sister, Mona Stoufflet; 
Sister-in-law, Cheryl (Bernard) Fick.

He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew Pitre Sr. and Edna Prosperie 
Pitre; his in laws, Emery and Lela "Toute" LeBoeuf Stoufflet; Brother-in-law, 
Lynn Stoufflet and nephew, Clyde "Bink" Pitre.

Gerald was a retired, self-employed welder who enjoyed his work and the people 
he met.

He enjoyed dancing, bike-riding, volleyball, gardening, and baking fig cakes 
and cookies. Gerald especially valued his time with his family and watching his 
grandchildren play sports.

He was a dedicated usher at Sacred Heart Church.

A special thanks to Haydel Hospice, Dr. Abou-Issa, TGMC, Oschner Hospital, Mary 
Bird Perkins Center, and all the staffs.

Gerald will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sacred Heart Church in Gerald's 
memory.

Samart is in charge of arrangements.

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