Gustave W. "Gus" Carmadelle, Jr.

Gustave W. “Gus” Carmadelle, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 74. Son of the late Gustave W. Carmadelle, Sr. and Laurence Marse Carmadelle. Loving father of Deidre C. "Deede" Dufrene (Mike) and Laura Carmadelle. Grandfather of Lauren Eckols (Chris), Tim Perkins (Jordan), Kayla Basse (Donald), Emily Dufrene, Zachary Perkins (Bentley) and Tyler Dufrene (Casey). Great Grandfather of Landon and Brendan Eckols, Gracie and Angelina Basse, Emmi Perkins and 1 expectant great grandchild, Lola Dufrene. Beloved brother of Laurence C. “Becky” Chantrey (the late John) and Margaret C. Guidry. Gus is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was lovingly known by his grandchildren and buddies as “Big Daddy”. Gus was born in New Orleans and was a lifelong resident of Barataria and Crown Point, LA. He was a graduate of St. Stanislaus High School in Bay St. Louis, MS, Class of 1963 and attended the University of Southeastern in Hammond. Gus worked as a Controller for Zatarain's for many years and retired to enjoy his interests which included cooking, fishing, gardening, LSU Tiger baseball and spending time in Grand Isle, LA and Poplarville, MS. Gus was known for his quick wit and was always ready with a good joke. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 10AM until 1PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 1PM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.