Joseph Parfait

Joseph Kirvin Parfait, 86, died Friday, June 5, 2015. He was a native of Terrebonne Parish, LA and resident of Dulac, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial: Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery He is survived by his, sons, Johnny (Carol) Parfait of Watson, Malcolm (Gloria) Parfait of Houma, Lonnie (Shelia) Celebration Station, Florida, Karl (Deanna) Parfait of Houma, Kerry Parfait of Houma; daughters, Donna (Hank) Verdin of Dulac, Penny (Perry) Pellegrin of Bayou Blue, Pam (Irvin) Carlos of Dulac, Myra (Kevin) Christen of Houma, Juliana (John) Williams of Houma, Mary (Albert) Scott of Houma, brother, Oris Parfait, grandchildren, Cheramie Verdin, Monique Jenkins, Michelle Pellegrin, Perry Pellegrin, Jr., Valarie Parfait, Lonnie Joseph Parfait, Desiree' Bartlett, Allison Tate, Jessica Williams, Jennifer Hardeman, Jake Williams, Monica Parfait, Dirk Scott, Brandi Scott, Kirk Scott, T-Kerry Parfait, great-grandchildren, Jonathon Naquin, Jr., Sage Bowman, Mia Bowman, Avery Verdin, Ella Pellegrin, Jase Lejeune, Connor Lejeune, Jax Bartlett, Jayden Bartlett, Jace Bartlett, Cameryn Tate, Kirsten Tate, Madison Tate, Clifton Tate III, Lee White, Annabel White, Abagail White, Emma Hardeman, Benjamin Hardeman, Baby Hardeman, Makala Williams, Isaih Allemand, Bailee Scott, Elyce Scott and Landon Parfait, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his, wife, Ouida Ernestine Parfait, parents, Alidore and Francis Parfait, daughter, Valerie Ann Parfait, brothers, Irvin and Clarence Parfait, sisters, Antoinette Foret, Lucretia and Joyce Parfait, Clara Dion grandson, Hank “T-Hank” Verdin. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Joseph was a loving father and grandfather. He cherished his grandchildren and all of his family. He enjoyed painting religious statues and working outdoors in the yard with flowers. He enjoyed watching wrestling on TV. Mr. Parfait was a retired boat captain and trawler. The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Manor of Houma, especially the nurses, CNA’s and physical therapy department: Dr. Ray Cinnater, Nancy Warren, and Dr. Craig Wade.