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Patrick Drouilhet Obituary

Patrick Michael "Pat" Drouilhet

1967 ~ 2014

Pass Christian

Patrick Michael "Pat" Drouilhet, age 46, of Pass Christian, passed away on March 30, 2014.

Patrick was preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Drouilhet, and his mother, Gayle Gahagan Drouilhet. His great love for his mother and daughter has now reached its fullness as they were reunited in eternity in Christ.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Cynthia "Cindy" Drouilhet, a son, John-Paul Drouilhet, a student at Notre Dame, IN, his father, Raymond (Cookie) Drouilhet, his siblings, Terri (Gary) Walters, Sherri (David) Blackwood, Sonny Drouilhet, and Tim (Andree) Drouilhet, father and mother-in-law, Ennis and Ann Johnson, a brother-in-law, Ennis (Karen) Johnson, a sister-in-law, Lisa (Steve) Camiola, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

Patrick attended St. Louis King of France, St. John Prep and was a graduate of Redeemer High School in Metairie. He later attended Univ. of New Orleans before entering the U. S. Marine Corps where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and Camp Lejeune, and Albany. He was currently employed as a Table Games shift manager at Hard Rock Casino and previously worked at Beau Rivage, Grand Casino Biloxi and the Isle of Capri. Patrick was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where he taught SRE classes, worked with LifeTeen, served on the school board, past president of PTO, Knights of Columbus and a member and past president of the Carnival Association of Long Beach. He was active in supporting St. Stanislaus Athletics having served as a swim coach for the Aqua Rocks. Patrick was a loving husband, father, coworker, and friend to all who knew him. Pat loved his wife so deeply and was the best husband and father imaginable. He was so proud to have his son attending the University of Notre Dame and would tell anyone that he met.

Patrick never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He was fair and loving in all he did. He loved his job, and especially loved working with youth. Patrick exposed so many to his faithful love of God, comforting, encouraging and inspiring his family and students with the extraordinary way he lived. Pat considered himself blessed to have a circle of friends whom he loved and cared for so much. Most of all, he loved his country, his family and his God.

Patrick fought the good fight, and would want to thank all those who fought his valiant fight with him.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 4, 2014, from 9 - 11 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd., Long Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pat D Fund, 9490 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503 or University of Notre Dame Alliance for Education program, 107 Carole Sandner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is in charge of the arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com





Published by The Sun Herald from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2014.
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Dear Cindy, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Words cannot express how much he loved his family, church and community, he is missed

Roberta (Robbie) Clark

June 28, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

April 15, 2014

I taught Pat at Redeemer High School. As a student, Pat had a great deal of talent and an intense interest in many disciplines. He was always friendly and outgoing. I have no doubt he will be missed by many. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Albert Armbruster

April 7, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janet & Sterling Smoke

April 6, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

April 5, 2014

I ONLY REMEMBER PATRICK AS A LITTLE CHILD RUNNING AND PLAYING AT HOME.AND HIS DAD AT WORK SHARRING SOMETHING ABOUT PAT THAT WAS GOING ON, RAY WAS ALWAYS EXCITED AND PROUD OF HIS SON.IM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WAYNE SPALT

WAYNE SPALT

April 5, 2014

Dear Ray & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Keep thinking of all the happy memories & he,ll be near you every day.

Eileen Graziano

April 4, 2014

Dear Ray and Family,
We were saddened to read in the paper the news of your son Patrick's death. Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing Patrick, we know he was a fine young man, well loved and admired by all who knew him.
Cynthia and I send our heartfelt condolences. We hope you will find some consolation in the record of the fine achievements he leaves behind him.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family in your great loss.
I am sincerely yours,
Hank Parham and Cynthia

April 4, 2014

What an awesome blessing Pat was to all of us that had to the opportunity to meet him. He touched so many young people's lives at our church and made such an impact. I know he touched my boy's lives as well as ours. Will miss that smile! May God bless and keep you all during this extremely difficult time. All of our love!
Charlie & Jennifer Glenn
Wesley & Tommy Ferrell

Jennifer Glenn

April 4, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes

April 4, 2014

Dear Family, I was a friend of Pat's from Redeemer. He will be missed.

Lori Montz

April 3, 2014

Cindy, keeping you and your family in my prayers. I hope, over time, happy memories will be able to lessen the loss you must feel during this difficult time. Connie Keel

Connie Keel

April 3, 2014

Dearest Cindy and John Paul, please know that we are sending all our love, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Pat will be missed by all that met him and it was truely a blessing to be with Pat and the Johnson family on many different occassions. We know that he will be remembered by all as a brave, loving and caring man here on earth and as our new angel in heaven.

Tommy & Linda Comeaux

April 3, 2014

To the Drouilhet family,
May God be your refuge and strength during this time of sorrow, a help that is ready to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...Proverbs3:5

Donna

April 3, 2014

Dearest Cindy, John Paul, family and friends of the "Big Guy"...our hearts are saddened by the loss of our dear friend, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of great sorrow, and our wishes for you are that God carries you very closely in the palm of his hand. Pat was one of the most inspirational, God-loving and faith filled people that I have ever known. He will be missed by all, but our lives have been enriched for having the privilegde of walking amongst him during his all too brief time on earth. Love, Edmund, Kelly, Conner, Austin, Jenna & Rachel Knight

Kelly Knight

April 2, 2014

Cindy and John Paul, You are in my prayers. Pat was such a great guy. What a pleasure to have known him.
Dottie

Dottie Kelly

April 2, 2014

Pat, you were one of those rare jewels that people love to find on their journey in life. You were such a beautiful person and definitely someone that will never be forgotten. You were the epitome of what life is all about!! Just know that many are rallying around Cindy and John Paul and many prayers are being said so they will be okay. Enjoy your forever life with Angel and your mom! You did such a great job for God here on Earth that there is no doubt that you are in Heaven now! God knows how lucky he is to have you. Rest in Peace my friend, rest in peace.

Theresa Nichols

April 2, 2014

My heart goes out to Cindy and John Paul. A wonderful person taken too soon, but God has a plan.

Kate Boquet

April 2, 2014

God's speed, Pat. Your angel wings are surely made of pure gold just like your heart. The tears we shed are not only representative of our sadness for ourselves because we will miss your earthly presence, but also representative of our joy for the honor of knowing and loving you. Heaven has definitely gained a perfect angel. Prayers of healing and unending love are being sent up for the entire family.

April 1, 2014

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