Gregoire obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Gregoire, Bernice O. Vicknair 20 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Gregoire, Clarence 11 Apr 2000 Apr 2000 Don Johnson Gregoire, Elizabeth Ann Mangano 22 May 2005 Jun 2005 Jerry Nelson Gregoire, James W., Sr. 13 Jul 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson Gregoire, Jeanette Shaffer 19 Jan 2010 Jan 2010 Jerry Nelson Gregoire, John Henry 10 Jun 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Gregoire, Joseph 9 Jan 2013 Jan 2013 Jerry Nelson Gregoire, Katherine Stass 14 Sep 2001 Sep 2001 Don Johnson Gregoire, Linda Dale 29 Sep 2011 Oct 2011 Jerry Nelson Gregoire, Louis Valentine 22 Jan 2007 Jan 2007 Jerry Nelson Gregoire, Millie Starkey 11 Mar 2002 Mar 2002 Don Johnson Gregoire, Wesley William, Jr 7 Nov 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/20/2002 GREGOIRE, BERNICE O. VICKNAIR A resident of Springfield, she died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85 and a native of Head of Island. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday. Religious service at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment in Carter Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Odelia Gregoire Coats, Springfield, Lucille Gregoire Davidson, Baltimore, and Patricia Gregoire Clary, Hammond; two sons, Wesley W. Gregoire and John H. Gregoire, both of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, W.W. Gregoire, five brothers, two sisters, and a great- grandchild, Lauren Faye Gregoire. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/11/2000 GREGOIRE, CLARENCE A resident and native of Maurepas, he died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 92. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with an Order of the Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. followed by Masonic rites. Visitation at Maurepas United Methodist Church, Maurepas, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Maurepas Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Hazel Worsham Gregoire, Maurepas; a daughter and son-in-law, Daphne G. and Eldred Drumm, Metairie; two grandchildren and spouses, Dr. Robert and Marci B. Drumm, Baton Rouge, and Lynna D. and attorney Allen P Jones, Shreveport; and four great-grandchildren, Robert and Elizabeth Drumm, both of Baton Rouge, and Reid and Lanier Jones, both of Shreveport. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Rita Gregoire; two sisters, Jeanette Hoover and Irene Davis; and two brothers, Oscar and Bruce Gregoire. Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Drumm, Allen Jones, Clark Worsham, Bobby Gregoire and Rudolph Hoover Jr. He was a member of Maurepas United Methodist Church, chairman of the board of directors of Maurepas Community center, recipient of a certificate from Gov. Mike Foster for outstanding community service, and recipient of an honorary aide-de camp on the staff of former Rep. John R. Rarick. He was a devoted member of Denham Springs Lodge No. 297, Louisiana Scottish Rite, Acacia Temple AAONMS, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of Mystic Star Chapter No. 108 and served as worthy patron for three terms, and a member of AARP. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maurepas United Methodist Church Building Fund. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 5/22/2005 GREGOIRE, ELIZABETH ANN MANGANO Elizabeth Ann Mangano Gregoire, 52 years old, and a resident of Hammond, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born Jan. 24, 1953, in New Orleans, daughter of Frances Piediscalzo Mangano and the late Biaggio Mangano. She was a former cosmetologist for Forest Manor Nursing Home in Covington. Surviving are daughter, Theresa Alack Pope of Hammond; son, Brad Alack of Hammond; mother, Frances Piediscalzo Mangano of Hammond; brother, Chris Mangano of Hammond; and three grandsons, Cody Alack, Bradley Alack and Kyle Falterman. She was preceded in death by grandparents, John and Elizabeth Mangano and Chris and Philipine Piediscalzo. Friends will be received Monday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond Monday at 1 p.m. Interment in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery in Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/13/2001 GREGOIRE, JAMES W. SR. Marrero - James W. "Jimmy" Gregoire Sr., 60, died Thursday, July 12, 2001. He was a native of New Orleans, a retired lieutenant with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and was an active police officer with the city of Gretna Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gregoire; his children, James W. "Jimmy" Gregoire Jr., Michael A. Gregoire and Abbi S. Fortune; his brothers and sisters, Louis Gregoire, Louise Gregoire Leonard, William Leonard Gregoire, Henry August Gregoire, Cheryl Ann Jones; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Leonard Gregoire and Elsie Moser Gregoire; and one brother, Clarence Joseph Gregoire. Visitation will be today at 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral 11 at Mothe Funeral, Harvey. Burial will be in Westlawn South Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 1/19/2010 GREGOIRE, JEANETTE SHAFFER Age 61 and a longtime resident of Pumpkin Center, Jeanette passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was a retired school teacher after 21 years of employment with Tucker Elementary. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Gregoire; three sons, Devin Wayne Gregoire & wife Jolie, Rusty Carter Gregoire and wife Monique, Derrick Wade Gregoire; three grandchildren, Nicholas Michael, Myrisa Jolie, Mya Jolie and one grandchild on the way. Jeanette is also survived by her sister, Sherry Tomsic; two brothers, James Allen Shaffer and Jay Robert Shaffer, along with her best friend, Pat Starkey. Preceding Jeanette in death were her parents, Ambrose and Eunice Shaffer; a brother, Audie Joseph Shaffer. Funeral Services were held at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Pumpkin Center on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Randal Pike. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Condolences and other information are available at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/10/2004 GREGOIRE, JOHN HENRY "MANNIE" A native and resident of Springfield, he died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at a residence in Manchac. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Religious service at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Carter Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Clementine Vampran Gregoire, Springfield; a son, Patrick Gregoire, Springfield; two daughters, Melissa Gregoire, Hammond, and Johnelle Majesty, Manchac; three sisters, Odelia Coats, Springfield, Lucille Davidson, Pennsylvania, and Patricia Clary, Hammond; a brother, Wesley Buddy Gregoire, Springfield; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Wesley William "Bill" and Bernice Odelia Vicknair Gregoire. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/9/2013 GREGOIRE, JOSEPH "DEWEY" Joseph "Dewey" Gregoire, age 86, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. He was the husband of Gloria Vicknair Gregoire for 63 years. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, David Randall and Jerri Foster Gregoire of Independence, Doug Gregoire of Prairieville, Gerald Clyde and JoAnn Ward Gregoire, of Chalmette, Eric John Gregoire of Slidell; step granddaughter, Tiffany Foster Petersen of Independence; granddaughter, Mary Ann Gregoire Russo of Santa Rosa, CA, Taryn Gregoire Ray of Waveland, MS, Dr. Amanda Rae Gregoire of Chalmette, Lauren Anne Gregoire of Freeport, FL; grandson, Derick John Gregoire of Slidell; great granddaughters, Shelby Magnolia Russo; Hannah Rose Russo of Santa Rosa, CA, Ava Alexa Minyard of Freeport, FL; great grandson, Mark Ray Jr. of Waveland, MS; step great grandson, Charlie Petersen of Independence; brothers and a sister-in-law, Joseph Lee "Joe" Gregoire, Reno and Irene Lee Gregoire; sisters and a brother-in-law, Viola Gregoire and Rudolph Hoover, Elmire Gregoire Hammerling; sisters-in-law, Mercy Babin and Bertha Vicknair; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Olivia Gregoire Vicknair; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Joseph and Emma Picou Gregoire; sons, Glenn Joseph Gregoire and Patrick Wayne Gregoire; sisters, Ella Gregoire Hurlbert, Lily Gregoire Marchand, Betty Gregoire Smith; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Hulbert, Dalton Marchand, Jessie Smith, Amaluce Vicknair, Eldred Babin, Placide Tureau, Edwin White; daughters-in- law, Julie Johnson Gregoire and Jeannie Tonglet Gregoire; and sisters-in- law, Jaunita Langdon Gregoire, Velma V. Tureau, Nita V. White. Dewey was a native of Head of Island, a resident of Chalmette, for 56 years pre- Hurricane Katrina, and a resident of Prairieville for the last 7 years. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a retired General Foreman of Kaiser Aluminum Corp. at Chalmette Works after 35 years of service. Dewey also served as an elected Constable for over 25 years in Chalmette, and also served on the State of Louisiana Justices of the Peace and Constables Association Board. He was a charter member and past president of the Chalmette Lions Club and a long time usher at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chalmette. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Eric Gyan, celebrant. Entombment will be in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery in Prairieville, behind St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The family wants to express their gratitude to the doctors' and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 9/14/2001 GREGOIRE, KATHERINE STASS A resident of Quitman, Miss., and a native of Ponchatoula, she died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Quitman. She was 83. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Friday. Interment in Wetmore Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Tommy Scott of Quitman; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Kitty Gregoire of Diamond Head, Miss.; six grand- children and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Katherine Ellenberger Stass; husband, Bruce Gregoire; two sisters, Mary Forrest and Molly Flanagan; an infant son; and a brother, Peter Stass. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 9/29/2011 GREGOIRE, LINDA DALE Linda Dale Gregoire, 68 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011, at her residence. She was born on Friday, September 17, 1943, in New Orleans, of the late Otto and Evie Coates Bigner. Surviving are her daughter & son-in-law, Tressa Gill Tantillo and Sal Tantillo; sister and brother-in-law, June Bigner Calkins and Richard W. Calkins; grandchild, Stacy Huszar Garboden and husband Jeff; grandchild, Casey Gill Gautreau and husband Keith; grandchild, Jamie Gill Sparacello and husband Guy; grandchild, Taylor Wayne Gill and Emily Bankston; grand- child, Jon Lynette Domingue; grandchild, Johnny Jacob Domingue; step- grandchildren, Tara O'Neil and husband Jason, Jed Tantillo and wife Amy, and Trey Tantillo and wife Selena; great-grandchildren, Samantha Kay Garboden, Madison Sparacello, Jacob Garboden, and Kenedee Ann Sparacello; step-great-grandchildren, Britley and Taylor Parent and Hudson Tantillo; she is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Gregoire Domingue; grand- child, Chet Gregoire Gill; son-in-law, Bruce Chester Gill; brother, Arnold Emmitt Bigner; 2 sisters, Madge B. Billingsley and Azelie B. Rust. Friends will be received on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond from 3:00 pm until the Memorial Service begins at 4:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/22/2007 GREGOIRE, LOUIS VALENTINE Louis Valentine Gregoire, 67, of Hammond, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1939 in New Orleans, son of the late William Leonard and Elsie Moser Gregoire. He was a Merchant Marine for over 34 years, held a Master Captain's license, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.. Surviving are his wife of thirty-three years, Bobbie Johnson Gregoire; 3 sons, Kevin Louis, Kerry Scott, and Kristopher James Gregoire; 2 daughters-in-law, Toni and Sherry Gregoire; 4 grandchildren, Sydney, Kameron, Elijah and Avery Gregoire; 1 sister, Louise Lilly Leonard; 2 brothers, William Leonard Gregoire, Jr. and Henry August Gregoire. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings Cheryl Ann, Clarence, and Jimmy Gregoire. Friends will be received Monday, January 22, 2007 at Harry McKneely & Son in Hammond from 6 pm til 10 pm, and after 8 am on Tuesday until the Noon Religious Service in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 2 pm in the Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, Louisiana . Email condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Gregoire. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/11/2002 GREGOIRE, MILLIE STARKEY A retired 29-year medical records librarian at Hammond State School and a resident of Killian, she died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 73 and a native of Natalbany. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. Rodney Taylor. Interment in Martin Cemetery, Natalbany. Survived by her husband, Joseph Lee Gregoire, Killian; a daughter and son-in-law, Earl and Judi Starkey Wagner, Marksville; two sisters, Kathleen Bankston, Tickfaw, and Marie LaBauve, Pierre Part; three grandsons, Scott McDonald and Mark McDonald, both of Albany, and Shane McDonald, Natalbany; five great-grand- children, Shanya McDonald and Sydney McDonald, both of Natalbany, Brodie McDonald, Ponchatoula, and Stacey McDonald and Trenton McDonald, both of Walker; and brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her first husband, Buck Starkey; and a son, Tommy Starkey. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/7/2006 GREGOIRE, WESLEY WILLIAM, JR. "BUDDY" Wesley William "Buddy" Gregoire Jr. died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at his home in Springfield. Buddy was 64, born Tuesday, April 14, 1942, in Ponchatoula. He was a commercial fisherman and seafood market owner. Surviving are his wife, Florence Vicknair Gregoire; sons, William, Wesley and Bruce Gregoire; three sisters, Odelia Coats, Lucille Davison and Patricia Cleary; and grandchildren, Brent McCarroll, and Ashley, Katie, Matt and Jessicca Gregoire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Bernice Vicknair Gregoire; a brother, John Henry Gregoire; and granddaughter, Lauren Gregoire. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Religious service at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Springfield, at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in the Carter Cemetery in Springfield. E-mail condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Gregoire Jr. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/gregoire.txt