MAC Alfred C. Wangerin Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.) passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Donna Petit Wangerin. Loving father of Lucy Wangerin, Linda Bates (David), Michele Bradley (Darin) and Morgan Wangerin (Bobby Lemoine). Grandfather of Jason Anweiler, Richard Hidden and Travis Bradley. Brother of Simon Wangerin (Renee), the late Carroll, Lawrence and Robert Wangerin. Son of the late Lucille Kuntz Wangerin and Alfred C. Wangerin Sr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Alfred joined the U.S. Navy out of high school, served his country during the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He joined the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in 1980 and retired in 1991. He returned to the Navy as a civilian and served as Assistant Chief of Police at NASJRB in Belle Chasse, retiring in June, 2005. He was a member of American Legion Post 222 and a life member of Fleet Reserve Association No. 162 in Gretna.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 or visit:
www.dav.org
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Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 12 Noon to 2 PM, followed by Words of Remembrance.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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