Abel A. Plaisance

Abel A. Plaisance entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle W. Plaisance. Son of the late Abel Plaisance and Lelia Guidry Plaisance. Beloved and loving father of Cyndi “Cynthia” Adams (Michael). Grandfather of Shanna Rao (Stephen). Great Grandfather of Sarah and Stephen. Special grand-paw to Shelley, Lonnie Jr., Lorne, Lennie, Kayla, Kelsey, Madalin, Hunter, Caiden and Fabian. Special great grand-paw to Shelby, Peighton, Jarred, Logan, Lennie Jr, Roman and Baylee. Brother of the late Mildred Danos, Milton Plaisance, Eula Rome, Mabel Martin and Nilton Plaisance. Abel is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was born in Westwego and was a resident of Marrero and Waggaman, LA. He served his country during the Korean War while enlisted in the United States Army and United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW-Marrero, Belle Terre Golden Ages and Bridge City Community Center. The family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to Doctors and Staff at Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice for their excellent care and love given to Abel. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice, 507 Upstream Street, River Ridge, LA 70123. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA