Junius Joseph Pitre

1910 Houma, Louisiana – after 1946  Terrebonne, LA

 

 

Continuation of tree (5th child of Joseph Uzelien Pitre/Agnes Marie Trosclair); all known surname descendants:

                9          Junius Joseph Pitre  b: 29 June 1910  Houma, Terrebonne, LA; d: Bet. 1946-June 1966

                                   +Velma Bergeron  b: Abt. 1912; m: Abt. 1939 [Wilfred/Nobie Estevennes]; d: June 1966  New Orleans, LA

                             10        Gerald Joseph Pitre  b: 1942  Houma, Terrebonne, LA; d: 21 August 2015  Gibson, Terrebonne, LA

                                            +Antoinette Faucheaux

                             10        Charles J. Pitre  b: Abt. 1942; d: Aft. August 2015

                             10        Junius J. Pitre  b: Abt. 1946; d: Aft. August 2015

                             10        Mary Ann Pitre  b: Abt. 1947; d: Aft. August 2015

                                            +--- Blanchard

                             10        Carolyn Pitre    d: Aft. August 2015

                                            +--- Crochet

                                           *2nd Husband of Carolyn Pitre:

                                            +--- Liner

 

 

Notes for Junius Joseph Pitre:

Census

- 1940 Connely, Terrebonne, Louisiana:  Wilfred Bergeron 49, wife Nathusia 48, 5 family members, daughter Velma Pitre 28, husband Junius 30 clean bayous/U.S. Government.   [East Park Ave.]

- 1950 Houma, Terrebonne, LA:  Junius J. Pitre 39 connect sewer pipe/public works, wife Velma M. 37, Jerald J. 8, Charles J. 7, Junius J. 3, Mary A. 2.

WWII Records:  Junius Pitre, res. Houma, LA; b. 20 Jun 1910 Houma, LA; contact wife Mrs. Velma B. Pitre; 5' 10", 130 lbs., blue eyes & black hair, dark complexion; 16 Oct 1940 Houma, LA.

 

Obituaries for the children:

Gerald Joseph Pitre:  Lafourche Daily Comet (LA):  Gerald Joseph Pitre, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2015.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday, Aug. 26, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery II.  He is survived by his spouse, Antoinette Faucheaux Pitre; sons, Jerry J. Pitre, Leo A. Pitre and Greg Pitre and wife, Gypsy; brothers, Charles J. Pitre Sr. and Junius J. Pitre Jr.; sisters, Mary Ann Pitre Blanchard and Carolyn Crochet Liner; and grandchildren, Jade E. Pitre and fiancee, Kalep Q. Rogers, Jerry J. Pitre Jr., Quinn M. Pitre, Bre A. Pitre, Andrew H. Pitre and Alexandra E. Pitre.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Joseph Pitre Sr. and Velma Bergeron Pitre; stepfather, Carroll Crochet; and grandson, Harrison Thomas Pitre.  Gerald was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing and playing pool.  He enjoyed vacationing with the entire family.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  he family would like to thank the entire staff at Haydel Memorial Hospice and his buddy, Nathanial, for their love and care during this time.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to The Foundation for TGMC earmarked for the local Parkinson's Support Group.  Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

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Items in RED verified from transcriptions in the following:

- South Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records of Lafourche-Terrebonne Parishes  (Rev. Hebert)

- Some Louisiana deaths in RED taken from obituaries or the Louisiana Deaths collection (which includes spouses/parents).

- Some birthdates in RED taken from Social Security records based on obituary/tombstone inscription deathdate.

 

Last updated:  15 June 2022.