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Eugene Lorde Denesse Jr.

July 8, 1961 — January 16, 2018

Eugene Lorde Denesse Jr. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Beloved husband of Melissa Bartholomew Denesse. Father of Courtney N. Denesse (Sean Bartholomew Sr.). Grandfather of Natalia and Sean Bartholomew Jr. He is the son of Vivian Barthelemy Denesse and Eugene L. Denesse Sr. and he is the son-in-law of Marie Roberts Bartholomew and Mitchel Bartholomew. Grandson of the late Agnes Ancalade Denesse and Leon Denesse also Christine Ancar Barthelemy and Victor Barthelemy. Brother of Laverne Duncan (Kcarl Duncan), Althea Wetherspoon (John Wetherspoon) and the late Jonathan J. Denesse. Brother-in-law of Michelle Bartholomew and Johnny Bartholomew (Keshia). Uncle of Nicole, Ashley, April, John Wayne, Ada, Joshua, Alexia, Kaytlin and Kassie, also great-uncle of Mia. Godfather of Nicole Jefferson, John Wayne Wetherspoon III, Ada Wetherspoon, Sonja Barthelemy, Katlyn Bartholomew, Kassie Bartholomew, Cassie Rankin and J.C. Ancar and was the Godson of Betty Comardelle and the late Sammy Hingle. Also survived by his best friend, Donnie Odom along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was a graduate of Buras High School, Class of 1981 where he played football, was a cheerleader and was an accomplished martial artist, achieving 3rd degree Black Belt. He worked offshore for many years and saved many lives while responding to offshore incidents. He was a talented carpenter and loved to sing. More recently, he was very involved in Our Lady of Good Harbor Church in Buras and later at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belle Chasse. He was a member of Fr. Peter Boerding K of C Council 6357 and Very Rev. T.J. Larkin Assembly Fourth Degree K of C, held office and volunteered as an usher. He touched the hearts of so many lives and while his passing is sorrowful, his life and legacy will be celebrated.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 10 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.

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Saturday, January 27, 2018

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