Anton N. Popich

Anton Nedjeljko Popich, a native of Brijesta, Croatia, a longtime resident of Empire, Louisiana and more recently Belle Chasse, Louisiana died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, August 26th at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Kate Agneza Popic for fifty-four years. Beloved son of the late Frane Radetic Popic and the late Marko Popic. Brother of Vera Krelic, and Nedjeljko Popich (Suncana) and the late Ivo Popich (the late Nike), Marija Ljubic, Agneza Krelic. Loving father of Mario Popich (Tihana), Ivan Josip Popich (Wanda), and Eduard Popich (Cecilia). Also survived by six grandchildren, Natasha Popich Miller (Robbie), Eduard Andrew Popich (Erin), Jennifer Lynn Dragobratovich, Nickolas Anthony Popich, Ana Marie Popich, and Adam Skobelj Popich. Also beloved great-grandfather to Carter Popich, Mila Kate Miller, Brooklyn Miller, and Cameron Popich. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren Kristofer and Kristina Dragobratovich, Jose, Rolando, and Roberto Juarez. Mr. Popich was an oyster fisherman for many years; he loved being on the water. He enjoyed the outdoors especially gardening and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8968 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA. on Thursday, August 31st at 12noon. Visitation will start at 9AM until time of services. Interment, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Belle Chasse, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to the American Lung Association. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .