Charles Joseph (Chuck) Chiquet

Charles Joseph Chiquet (Chuck), age 65, passed away on March 30th, 2020 at St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling, LA. He was born August 19th, 1954 in Donaldsonville, LA to the late Eddie Chiquet of St. James, LA and Mildred Landry Chiquet of Paincourtville, LA and raised in St. James, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie “Nu” Chiquet of Donaldsonville, LA and his brother Fredrick “Freddie” Chiquet (Cheryl). He is survived by his children Jon (Crystal) Chiquet, Rachel Nash, & Tracie Chiquet (Marissa Badenhorst); his grandchildren Brianna Potter, Blake & Blair Chiquet, Haley & Connor Nash; his siblings Patricia (late Othel) Coleman, Paul (Dolores) Chiquet, Linda (late Robert) Byrd; his partner Cathy Roddy, her children Ashley (Joe) Weiser, Mike (Kelee) Roddy and grandchildren Rome Weiser and Sutton Roddy; and many nieces and nephews. He was well known and respected in the marine industry. Employed by George Engine Co., Stewart & Stevenson and Force Power Systems. A consultant for Marine Specialties and an owner of Innovative Diesel Technology. Chuck lived his life to the fullest through his children, family and friends. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to his favorite charities of Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, American Heart Society, St. Jude’s Hospital, and No One Fights Alone-New Orleans. We encourage everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave us with any story or memory of Chuck. In light on the pandemic, we are unable to gather as one to celebrate Chuck’s life. As a family, we would like to invite you to raise your glasses in honor of Chuck. On Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at 7pm, we will take a moment to toast our dad, brother, uncle, family member and friend. Please take a picture of you and your loved ones sharing a drink in his honor. We ask that you send us your pictures so we can incorporate them into our Celebration of Life at a later date TBD. Please pass this message along so all of Chuck’s family and friends may cherish his memories. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time.