Sherman Joseph “Poppy” Falgoust, age 88, a longtime resident of Gretna, LA passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2021. After a long, heart-breaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted on him by dementia. He was married for 66 years to his “Honey” and loving wife, Dorothy New Falgoust. Born in Vacherie, LA on January 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Romuald Joseph Falgoust and the late Anna Marie Rome Falgoust of Vacherie, LA. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his son, Michael T. Falgoust. Beloved “Poppy” to Courtney Falgoust Lepine (Jason), Jade Lynn Adamo, Michael Joseph “M.J.” Falgoust. His grandchildren’s mother’s Celeste Ann Catanese and Shannel Bourg Falgoust. He is the great grandfather of Alyssa Nicole Baldassaro, Caroline Angela Lepine, Cooper Paul Lepine, and Hope Marie Falgoust. His sister-in-law Edith New McGraw (Mac), brother -in-law Bud New (Rose), sister-in-law Dolores Falgoust. His godchildren Harry Rome Jr., Vincent Nuzzo Jr., Patty Bettencourt, Dwayne...
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