ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SCELFO, JOHN, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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SCELFO, JOHN, SR.
August 15, 1933 - January 18, 2011

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A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, January 20, 2011, at 1:00 PM 
at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin for Mr. John Scelfo, Sr., a native and 
lifelong resident of Franklin, who passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at 
2:30 PM at Franklin Foundation Hospital.

Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Thomas Vu will officiate the 
services.

Mr. Scelfo worked in the family business, Frank Scelfo & Sons, with his father 
and brothers until he retired.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruby Bourgeois Scelfo of Franklin; eight 
children, Nancy Comeaux of Patterson, Pat Terrebonne and her husband, Glenn, of 
Franklin, John "Bubba" Scelfo, Jr. and his wife, Francine, of Franklin, Kathy 
Mayon and her husband, Dennis, of New Iberia, Daniel Scelfo of Franklin, Kenny 
Scelfo, Sr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Franklin, Wendy Collette and her husband, 
Paul, of Franklin, and MaryAnn Trosclair and her husband, Jerry, of Franklin; 
one brother, Anthony Scelfo and his wife, Shirley,of Franklin; one sister, Sarah 
Campbell and her husband, Harold, of Bayou Vista; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Scelfo, Sr. and Sarah Incavido 
Scelfo; one son, David Scelfo; three brothers, Frank Scelfo, Jr., Salvador 
Scelfo, and Camille "Tut" Scelfo; and one son-in-law, Richard Comeaux.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, January 20, at St. 
Jules Catholic Church from 10:00 Am until Mass time.

Pallbearers will be Ben Fields, Kenny Scelfo, Jr., Nicholas Mayon, Christopher 
Mayon, Marcus Rineholt, and Jerry Trosclair, Jr.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Scelfo's 
caregivers, Gwen, Cindy, and Denise, as well as to Dr. McPherson and the staff 
of Franklin Foundation Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., 
Franklin

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