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Cesare Del Greco Obituary

Cesare Peter Del Greco, 79, native of New York City, NY and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at St. Francis De Sales Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m.Wednesday at St. Francis De Sales with burial in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Del Greco; daughter, Cathy Del Greco; granddaughter, Taylor Del Greco; and loving friend, Ezequiel Mezquita. He is also survived by other family members, Vicky Hopf and husband Mike; Guy Del Greco and wife Sandy; and grandchildren Jake and Emily Del Greco.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guerriero and Rina Del Greco.

He was a parishioner of St. Francis De Sales Cathedral.

Cesare was born and raised in New York, and he worked for several years with the McAllister Brothers as a harbor pilot and an executive. He moved to Houma in 2001, and he began work with Offshore Express as president. After his retirement, he enjoyed assisting the priest with masses at Heritage Manor and spending time with his loved ones. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors and nurses of Terrebonne General who gave such great care to him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Cesare Del Greco to Saint Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, La.

To send condolences, please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2015.

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Beverly Reilly

November 5, 2015

Mary and Family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Cesare. God Bless you all. May he rest in peace.

Wayne Stiles

October 29, 2015

Condolences on the loss of Captain Del Greco. The tug boat business has lost another legend. May the Lord keep his soul. God Bless.

Karel Mosebrook

October 28, 2015

Our condolences to the Del Greco family and the many friends of Cesare. Rest in Peace my friend.

October 27, 2015

Mr. Del Greco was always a pleasure to talk to when I ran into him at the courthouse. I will miss his presence.

Mike Ring

October 27, 2015

The World Weeps that Cesare is no longer among us but then we know that bellowing voice will greet us as we pass through the Pearly Gates of Heaven.

Fair Winds & Following Seas My friend

K Sagona

October 26, 2015

Deepest condolences to the Del Greco family.
Karen Brown Sagona / former employee of Offshore Express

Kevin and Corlette Koster

October 25, 2015

Mrs. Mary, Cathy and Taylor we are so sorry for your lost.. Will miss Mr. Cesare. We are so heartbroken.. A kind heart..

October 25, 2015

Mr. Cesare,we enjoyed meeting and serving with you at Heritage Manor Nursing Home St.Francis Masses.Our prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow.You are now with our Lord and Saviour in Heaven.
Bobby & Mary Chaisson

October 25, 2015

Mr.Cesare,It was very enjoyable meeting you and serving with you at St.Francis mass at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.We will surely miss you on Wednesdays. Our prayers go out to your family,as I know you are finally in Heaven with our Lord & Saviour.
Bobby & Mary Chaisson

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