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Wilfred "Deacon Wil" Robichaux Jr.

March 21, 1942 — April 17, 2018

Wilfred "Deacon Wil" Robichaux Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on March 21, 1942 in Bayou Blue and later moved to Jefferson Parish, where he remained a faithful resident his entire life. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Monica, his daughter Ann-Marie, his son Julius "Butch" (Martha), his granddaughter Ashley-Marie (Joshua), and his closest furry companions Rainbow Dash and Pedro. He was the honored grandfather of Vanessa (Brandon), Casey (Colton), Courtney, Cade, Erick, Lina, and great-granddaughter, Claire. He is also survived by his brother Francis (Charmaine), godchild and sister Theresa, sister Cindy (Ricky), and godchildren Dustin and Catherine along with a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father Wilfred, mother Velma, and siblings Jeanette, Raymond, Percy, and Judy. He first served in the Army and later in the Air National Guard. He was ordained on December 12, 1981 and was assigned to Immaculate Conception Parish in Marrero and later to Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Westwego where he currently served until his final days. He was the proud Chaplin of the Westwego Fire Department and the Third Order of Mt. Carmel. He was an avid horseman and golfer.
The family would like to thank the personnel at Heart of Hospice for their generous hospitality. Deacon Wil was truly a people person and he was loved and admired by all. He will be sadly missed. Thanks to all of our wonderful friends and family who have been there for us these past few months and in his final days. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 12noon. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday evening from 6pm until 10pm with a Vigil Service at 7pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday morning at the church from 8am until 12noon. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

6:00 - 10:00 pm (Eastern time)

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church-Westwego

148 4th St, Westwego, LA 70094

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