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Leon Graffeo Obituary

Leon Graffeo passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 3:59 p.m. at his home in Plaquemine at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of Plaquemine. Leon was a retired plant operator/supervisor and a Vietnam Veteran. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Wednesday, July 5th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Greg Daigle and Deacon Gregory LeBlanc. Entombment will follow in Grace Memorial Park. Leon is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra LeBlanc Graffeo of Plaquemine; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Ellen Graffeo of Spring, TX, Craig "Blue" and Kristen Graffeo of Lottie, Tony "Graff" and Christen Graffeo of Plaquemine, Donovan Graffeo of Houston, TX; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Emma Nell Conner and Sonny of Goose Creek, SC and Susan G. Barbee of Plaquemine; 8 grandchildren, Jacob, Emma, Matthew, Braeden, Adelyn, Stella and Samantha Graffeo and Nathan Henson; In-laws and their spouses, Harry Jr. and JoAnn LeBlanc, Michael and Lola LeBlanc, Gregory and Teresa LeBlanc, Jan LeBlanc, Rhonda LeBlanc Desselle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Pascal and Nellie Landry Graffeo; father and mother-in-law, Harry Sr. and Sadie LaBiche LeBlanc; 2 brothers-in-law, Jimmy "Chief" Barbee and John Desselle; sister-in-law, Beverly LeBlanc Polito. Pallbearers will be John and Michael Barbee, David Conner, Jacob, Matthew and Braeden Graffeo, Nathan Henson, Michael LeBlanc Jr., Stephen Polito and Matthew Desselle. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Grant, Timmy LaPlace and C.J. Gueho. Please share memories at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 1 to Jul. 6, 2017.
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My condolenses to To Mr.leons family, I met him while he worked at St.Gabriel hardware.

james lambert

July 10, 2017

Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire family. Leon was a great son, brother, husband and father and we are all proud of him. We especially express our thanks and appreciation for his service to and for our country. God bless to all.

Cary and Gwen Angeron Fontenot

July 5, 2017

Sandra and boys,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of "Graff". I had the privilege of not only knowing him but working with him for years. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Buddy and Lillie Landaiche

July 3, 2017

Dearest Susan and Family,
we send our most sincere condolences in this most heartbreaking time.
May God comfort and keep you now and forever.

Love ,
Cousin Caroline Barbee Barnes and Paul.

caroline Barbee

July 2, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this. You were a AWESOME man and a great supervisor out here at the plant. You will be missed and loved.

Elizabeth ( Liz) Arceneaux

July 2, 2017

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

Gerald Graffeo

July 2, 2017

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Judy Haydel- LeJeune

July 2, 2017

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

July 1, 2017

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