Charles M. “Charlie” Parfait, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Wilson Parfait, Sr. and Josephine Florence Duplantis Parfait; and his siblings, Kerry Parfait, Werlin Parfait, and Germaine Parfait Dufrene; his in-laws, Herbert Plaisance and Eula Plaisance; and his son-in-law, Wilfredo “Fred” Custodio. He is the beloved husband of over 49 years of Kathy Plaisance Parfait. He is the loving father of Angie McDowell (Randy), Sharie Parfait, and Charles Parfait, Jr. (Holly). He is the devoted grandfather of Ryan Patrick McDowell (Kayla), Kayli Angelle Custodio, Freddie Custodio, Lily Custodio, and Paiton Jake Mahler. He is also survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Charlie was a retired estimator with Avondale Ship Building, a tractor driver for various parade floats, and was the owner of CD&F Welding, Inc. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a board member of Harvest Time Fellowship Church in Harvey. His pride and joy was his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, November 11, 2019 beginning at 8:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM all at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.