St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Boagni, Dr. Vincent November 27, 1898
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St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, December 03, 1898, Image 2

Death of Dr. Boagni.

DIED. - At his residence, in Opelousas, on Sunday morning, Nov. 27, 1898, at 
8:50, Dr. Vincent Boagni, aged 76 years and 16 days.

Dr. Boagni's death was a surprise to the community, as it was not generally 
known that he was sick. He had been indisposed for some days, but on the 
morning of his death had gone in his garden for a walk. The first intimation 
that Death had delt the St. Landry millionaire the fatal blow was when he 
fell prosprate to the floor, face down and his hand to his heart; and, 
notwithstanding the kind ministrations of willing hands he was a corpse 
before medical assistance could reach him.

It is believed that death did not come to him unexpectedly. Being a skilled 
physician, he was aware that he was effected with heart disease, and that he 
had reached a stage of life when his otherwise vigorous and well-preserved 
constitution could no longer combat the dreaded enemy.

Dr. Boagni came to America from Finale, Sardinia, when a young man. After 
graduating in medicine in New Orleans, he settled in West Baton Rouge parish 
and practiced his profession. He came to St. Landry parish in 1848. He 
married Miss Sasan Littell, who had some $60,000, and this was the 
foundation for his fortune, which is estimated at $1,500,000.

He was a wonderful financier, and gave personal attention to his enormous 
business interests. He leaves nine heirs, namely: E. M. Boagni, Vincent 
Boagni, Jos. M. Boagni, Dr. Chas. F. Boagni, Bee Boagni, Mrs. C. H. Comeau, 
Mrs. Ruth Walker, Mrs. M. C. Mosely, and the heirs Mrs. J. J. Thompson, 
(Mrs. Dr. Walker and Mrs. Dr. Compton.)

He left no will, and the fortune will be divided equally among the heirs.

His funeral, which took place at 2 o'clock Monday evening, was largely 
attended. A special train arrived in the morning, conveying Messrs. C. C. 
and W. W. Duson, of Crowley, and Mrs. Walker, of Lake Charles.

Additional Comments:
Dr. Vincent Boagni is buried in section 9 at the St. Landry Catholic Church 
cemetery located in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

www.findagrave.com memorial # 103858111

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