Continuation of tree (4th child of William 'George' Pitre/Marguerite Emelie Melancon); all known surname descendants:
9 Mike Philip Pitre b: 15 February 1925 Cut Off, Lafourche, LA; d: 30 March 2020 Kenner, Jefferson, LA
+Verna Bertin b: 4 April 1926 New Orleans, LA; m: 1943 [Morris/Rose ---]; d: 31 August 2013 Kenner, Jefferson, LA
10 Betty A. Pitre b: Abt. 1943; d: Aft. April 2020
+George Heath
10 Nancy R. Pitre b: Abt. 1944; d: Aft. April 2020
+Donald De Salvo
10 Doris Pitre b: 26 September 1946 New Orleans, Orleans, LA; d: 23 March 2013 New Orleans, Orleans, LA
+--- Ramirez
Notes for Mike Philip Pitre:
Census
- 1940 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana: George P. Pitre 49 buyer/fur co., wife Emily 49, daughter Mabel Gautier 20 seamstress/parts factory, Simon 17 automobile mechanic/public garage, Mike 15, Janet 8, niece Winnie M. Richeaux 19 waitress/restaurant. [1129 Bourbon Street]
- 1950 New Orleans, Orleans, LA: Morris A. Bertin Jr. 49 electrician/laundry, wife Rose I. 46, son-in-law Michael P. Pitre 25 driver/taxi co., wife Verna M. 24 bookkeeper/retail clothing, Betty A. 6, Nancy R. 5, Doris 3, widowed mother Ema Bertin 70.
WWII Records: Mike Philip Pitre, res. 1129 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; b. 15 Feb 1925 Cut Off, LA; contact Annabel Cusimano (1131 Bourbon St.); 5'6", 124 lbs., blue eyes & brown hair, light brown complexion, tattoo on right arm; 16 Feb 1943 New Orleans, LA.
Obituary: The New Orleans Advocate (LA), Saturday, 4 April 2020: Mike P. Pitre, born February 15, 1925 in Cutoff, LA and a longtime resident of Kenner, LA, passed away on March 30, 2020 at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was an owner and trainer of thoroughbred race horses. Mike and his wife Verna were the golden couple on the dance floor for several years at The Jefferson Orleans in Metairie. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Verna Bertin Pitre, with whom he shared 70 years wonderful years of marriage and romance. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Doris Ramirez; parents, Amelia and George Pitre; brother, Simon Pitre; and sisters, Rosie Plaisance, Mabel Bossetta and Janet Holland. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Nancy De Salvo (Donald Sr.) and Betty Heath (George, Sr.). Mike's legacy lives on through his devoted grandchildren, Donald De Salvo, Jr. (Emily), Deanne Siewert (Thaddeus), Darren De Salvo (Leslie), Michelle Le Febvre (the late Phil), Angelle Russo (Jeffery), Michael Heath, Jr. (Rebecca) and Chantelle Webb (Terrence); nieces, Judy Beeson (Jon), Diana Potter (Steve), Gloria Bossetta, Jane Holland and Nicole Matherne (David); and nephew, Bob Oberlind. Also survived by 19 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Appreciation to my Father's caregiver, Connie Bauer. As a result of present circumstances the funeral and committal services are private. All of our family members would appreciate if everyone would keep my father in their prayers. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Louis Cemetery #3, New Orleans, LA: PITRE / Amelie Melancon Pitre / born Dec. 31, 1889 / died May 28, 1956 / George Pitre / born Nov. 20, 1889 / died Dec. 30, 1966 / Frances Wheat Pitre / born Feb. 20, 1920 / died Aug. 10, 1987 / Mabel Pitre Bossetta / Mar. 18, 1920 - Aug. 31, 1995 / Simon A. Pitre, Sr. / May 28, 1922 - Nov. 11, 1999 / Doris Pitre / Sept. 26, 1946 - Mar. 23, 2013 / Verna B. Pitre / Apr. 4, 1926 - Aug. 30, 2013 / Mike Philip Pitre / February 15th, 1925 - March 30, 2020 / (vase) Franny
Notes for Verna M. Bertin:
Obituary: The Times Picayune (New Orleans,
LA), 4 September 2013: Verna Bertin Pitre was born on April 4,
1926 in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Kenner, LA, passed away
on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at East Jefferson General Hospital surrounded by
her loving husband and family. She is survived by her loving and devoted
husband, Mike Pitre, with whom she shared 70 years of a wonderful
marriage and romance. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughter,
Nancy Pitre De Salvo, wife of Donald De Salvo, Sr. Verna's legacy
lives on through her devoted grandchildren, Donald, Jr. (Emily), Deanne De
Salvo, Darren De Salvo (Leslie), Michelle, Georgette (deceased), Angelle,
Chantelle, Michael, Jr., as well as her nieces Judy Beeson (Jon) and
Dianne Potter (Steve) and nephews Bob Oberlind and Tony Pitre.
Verna is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She is predeceased by her parents, the late Rose and Morris Bertin, her
sisters Rosemary Taylor and Juliet Aceredo and her daughter, the late
Doris Pitre Ramirez. Verna and Mike were the golden couple on the
dance floor for several years at the Jefferson Orleans in Metairie. She will be
sadly missed by all her friends. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the Visitation at L. A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, Kenner, LA, on
Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will
be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, New Orleans, LA on Friday,
September 6, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Interment immediately following across the street at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery.
Obituaries for the children:
Doris Pitre: The Times Picayune (New Orleans, LA), 27 March 2013: Doris Pitre Ramirez, age 66, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Beloved daughter of Mike and Verna Pitre. Sister of Nancy DeSalvo. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was a retired school teacher with the Jefferson Parish School System. Private Services were held.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Louis Cemetery #3, New Orleans, LA: PITRE / Amelie Melancon Pitre / born Dec. 31, 1889 / died May 28, 1956 / George Pitre / born Nov. 20, 1889 / died Dec. 30, 1966 / Frances Wheat Pitre / born Feb. 20, 1920 / died Aug. 10, 1987 / Mabel Pitre Bossetta / Mar. 18, 1920 - Aug. 31, 1995 / Simon A. Pitre, Sr. / May 28, 1922 - Nov. 11, 1999 / Doris Pitre / Sept. 26, 1946 - Mar. 23, 2013 / Verna B. Pitre / Apr. 4, 1926 - Aug. 30, 2013 / Mike Philip Pitre / February 15th, 1925 - March 30, 2020 / (vase) Franny
Back one generation to parents of Mike Philip Pitre
Items in RED verified from transcriptions in the following:
- South Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records of Lafourche-Terrebonne Parishes (Rev. Hebert)
- South Louisiana Vital Family Records: Terrebonne Genealogical Society
- 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: 23 April 2025.