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Andrew Vigier Obituary

Andrew (Pat) S. Vigier, Sr., age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:45am. Born October 14, 1926 to the late Louis Hildebert Vigier and Leona Josephine Thoulion. Pat was surrounded by his loving family as he returned to be with the Lord. Resident of Harahan, LA for the past 52 years. Pat was the beloved husband of Kathryn (Betty) Brown Vigier who lovingly cared for him. Survived by three sons and four daughters: Yvette Benedetto (Danny), Andrew (Drew) S. Vigier, Jr., David L. Vigier (Margaret), Lisa Forrester (Leo), Mark E. Vigier, Donna Russo (Steve) and Christine Danna (Steve). He was the proud grandfather of Julie, Daniel, Jeremy, Alexis, Hillary, Brandon, Minden, Desmon, Patrick, Maureen, Luke and Caden and one great granddaughter, Riley. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his children and grandchildren. While Pat will be greatly missed by his family and friends, he left a lasting legacy and many cherished memories. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1908 Short Street in Kenner, LA on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 12:00 pm. Visitation at the church will be from 10:00 am until the Funeral Mass begins. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts of Masses or donations to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, Greenwalt Adult Daycare Center, www.donate.ccano.org are greatly appreciated. The online guestbook is available at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2014.

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Greg & Georgette Hildebrand (Brown)

December 22, 2014

Aunt Betty, we are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Pat. Take comfort in your family and friends at this time. Sending love to you and all of my cousins.

December 22, 2014

Uncle Pat was one of the finest men I have ever known. It was my pleasure to have him as part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I have so many good memories of your family, especially around the holidays. May God bless you and help you find peace. Celebrate his wonderful life!!!! Love, Robyn Williams Proper

Therese Loftis

December 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to Pat's Family at this time! I worked at RTA with Pat, he was a very nice man.

Kit Francisco

December 19, 2014

David and Donna, so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Doug Bostick

December 18, 2014

So sorry to hear about Pat's passing. He was such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and family. I know he will be missed.
Doug and Gwen Bostick

Roberta Simon

December 18, 2014

Pat was my best friend as a child, my buddy
as a young adult and a great traveling companion when raising my children. He is
thoughly missed,

Liane Connor

December 18, 2014

Uncle Pat was a wonderful man who will be remembered and missed.

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