Daniel Everisto Sugasti, Iii

“Grieve not… nor speak of me with tears…
but laugh and talk to me as though I were beside you.
I loved you so… “twas Heaven here with you.”

Daniel Everisto Sugasti, III, age 42, went to be at peace with our Lord, December 30, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Terrytown, Louisiana, February 05, 1978 to Eugene J. Sugasti and Deborah T. Kuhns, he spent his short life, making friends and sharing smiles, laughter, love and tears in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, California, and Alaska and many states in between.
Daniel was blessed with an incredible work ethic developed over the years by emulating family, friends and mentors. In his young years, he watched his father, Eugene Sugasti sacrifice time away from home working offshore in the oil fields to take care of his family. As a middle schooler, Daniel began working on the family shrimp boat with his step father, Michael Roberts and spent many years commercial fishing for shrimp, red snapper and his favorite, strike netting mullet with Gene Hickman. In lean fishing years, he worked as an electrical apprentice and spent many years working in the electrical field. Most recently, as a foreman with RGS, a commercial electrical contractor based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and throughout his life, he always gave 100% and encouraged those around him to do the same.
This same willingness, to give his all, carried over into being there to offer help to friends, family and those in need. Daniel, never met a stranger. His personal struggles with very high, highs and very low, lows filled him with great empathy and compassion for each person he met. Daniel was at his happiest and best when focused on supporting and uplifting others. He always knew how to make us laugh and look up, on an ordinary day.
Daniel is survived by his 3 year-old daughter, Wallis M. Sugasti (Jessica Maxwell), his heart of hearts; Eugene J. Sugasti, father; Deborah T. Kuhns Roberts, mother; Michael Roberts, step-father; Michael A. Benz (Angela), brother; Buttercup B. Mancusso (Frank), sister; Genieree Sugasti, sister; Jennifer Sugasti, sister; Santana Sundquist, sister; Charles A. Kuhns, grandfather; 18 nieces and nephews; 2 uncles, 6 aunts, numerous first and second cousins, and many friends.
Visitation and memorial services will be held February 5, 2021 at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana 70058. Visitation will be from 1 pm to 3 pm, memorial service to begin at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help family with final expenses and immediate need would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made at https://paypal.me/pools/c/8we1z2Bgjg . Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com