Bennett Pitre

Bennett Anthony Pitre, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was a native and longtime resident of Grand Caillou, La.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation Friday, February 26, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 11:00 AM with burial to follow.

Bennett is survived by his son, Dwayne Pitre and wife Vicky; daughter, Amy Pitre Price and husband Jimmie; grandchildren, Chriscy Pitre, Jennifer Guidry and husband Jeremy, Danielle Pitre, Brittney Pitre, Ashley Price Orlando and husband James, Erica Price and husband Matthew Jackson; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Melva Smith, Bernadine LeBeouf; brothers, Louis “Chockey” Pitre, Kenneth Scott.

Bennett is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Authement Pitre; parents, Louis and Emily Pitre; sister, Margie Thibodeaux.

Bennett was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed gardening as well as serving the fishing industry for many years. In retirement he loved being outside by the bayou and playing cards to pass the time. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Due to COVID 19 and the CDC rules, masks are to be worn at all times and social distancing should be practiced.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bennett Anthony Pitre.