ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For TASTET, SHELLEY MICHAEL 

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: The St. Charles Herald Guide, St. Charles Parish, La.

Died: Sunday, Tuesday, Dec. 20

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TASTET, SHELLEY MICHAEL 

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Shelley Michael Tastet, 66, a native and resident of Luling, passed away 
peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Born on Feb. 17, 1950, Tastet is survived by his wife Mary Tully Tastet of 40 
years; son Brooks Michael Tastet (Suzanne); Gretchen Michelle Tastet (Berto); 
brothers Earl “Pie” Tastet, Gary Tastet; sisters Jeanette Tassin, Nathalie 
Giovingo , Stephanie Rester and granddaughter, Addilynn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Joseph Tastet and Julia Nicholas 
Tastet; brothers Leroy Tastet, Ferris Tastet and sister Debbie Clanton.

Tastet was a graduate of Hahnville High School and attended Nicholls State 
University. He served his country as a specialist in the United States Army and 
was honorably discharged on July 5, 1972.  He retired from the Occidental 
Chemical Co. after devoting 35 years of service.

He served as a member of the Lafourche Levee Board for eight years where he was 
involved with helping to expedite the process of the West Bank Hurricane 
Protection Levee Project serving as president during the Hurricane Katrina 
aftermath.

First elected to the St. Charles Parish Council on Nov. 17, 2007 as the 
District 2 councilman, Tastet was re-elected to a second term on Oct. 22, 2011 
and was recognized for his dedication and service to the citizens of St. 
Charles Parish. 

In addition, he served on the various committees of the council, Louisiana 
Police Jury Association and the National Association of County Officials and on 
the Hospital Service District Board as Council ex-officio.

Tastet was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, member of the Knights 
of Columbus Council 2409 and owner of Tastet Demolition Services.

Known for his endless energy, passion and inclusiveness of all he met, Tastet 
will be fondly remembered for his love for family and life.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be 
celebrated at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the 
Alzheimer’s Association.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

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