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1948 Francis 2020

Francis "Tiger" James Roussell Jr.

October 17, 1948 — October 4, 2020

Francis “Tiger” Roussell, Jr. passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 71. Husband of Betty Rachal Roussell for 54 years. Father of Stacey Roussell, Rev. Chris Roussell (Alison), and Reagan Roussell (Stacey). Grandfather of Caroline Landry, Meredith Landry, Hunt Roussell, Lily Roussell, and Cade Roussell. Brother of Allen Roussell, Craig Roussell, and the late Pete Campbell. Tiger was born in New Orleans on October 17, 1948 and is preceded in death by his parents Francis Sr. and Mary Ketteringham Roussell. Tiger founded Concrete Busters of Louisiana in 1978. Using innovation and an unparalleled work ethic, he grew the business to become one of the premier demolition contracting companies in the New Orleans region. He was appreciated by his customers and respected by his competitors. He loved golfing with his friends in the Swinging Set golf club. Never confused with Tiger Woods, he jokingly referred to himself as “Tiger in the Woods”. Though few knew his real name “Francis”, it is fitting that he passed away on the feast of St. Francis while at a golf tournament with his closest friends. Tiger was a man of deep faith, always willing to offer help to anyone in need. Tiger and Betty’s faithfulness and dedicated service was recognized in 2019 when they received the St. Louis Medallion from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He leaves behind a family who will always love him. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Michael’s Special School, 1522 Chippowa St., New Orleans, LA, 70130 or Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church, 3500 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA, 70072. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church, 3500 Ames Blvd., in Marrero. Visitation will begin at 10AM. Interment at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. Please visit WWW.MOTHEFUNERALS.COM to view and sign the online guestbook. All visitors and attendees are required to follow the COVID19 mandates by wearing their own masks and keeping a social distance.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

10:00am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Visitation Of Our Lady Catholic Church

3500 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

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