Layton Joseph Laurent Sr

Layton Joseph Laurent Sr went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley Fernandez Laurent., daughter, Eliska Ann Laurent, son, Layton Laurent, Jr (Carmelita), and parents, George and Rachel Laurent. He is the loving father of Michel Laurent Sr. (Darlene). He is the devoted and proud granddad of Lauren Lynn Laurent DeSalvo (Jake), Michel Laurent Jr., and Nicholas Matthews. Great granddad of Blaze Michael DeSalvo, Khloe Loren DeSalvo and Bentley Matthews. He is the cherished brother of George Laurent, Jr. (the late Barbara). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Layton was the proud owner and operator of Laurent’s Inc for over 40 years. He enjoyed his weekends at the Beau Rivage Casino and was a member of the American Italian Society and the 49ners Club. He was a proud, loving and caring husband, father, granddad, great granddad, brother and friend. He was a man of deep faith who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of the Italian American Society and 49ners Club, and employees and vendors of Laurent’s Inc are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4401 7th Street, Marrero, LA on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 12 noon. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30am until 12noon. Masks are required. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .