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Claude P. DeFelice, 88, a native and resident of Larose, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his daughter, Miriam Adams (Keith) sons, Ken DeFelice and Todd DeFelice (Paulette); twin sister, Claudette Sanguinetti; grandchildren, Nicholas Dobson (Tara), Tracy Shipp (Kelly), Travis Dobson (Scarlet), Michael DeFelice (Mignon), Steven DeFelice (Caroline), Chris DeFelice, Hobie DeFelice (Megan) and Briana DeFelice (Chaz); great grandchildren, Aubrey, Olivia, Ellie, Emerie, Luke, Jalen, Julien, Jolie and baby girl on the way.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Galiano DeFelice; parents, John DeFelice, Sr. and Euphrasie Guidroz DeFelice; brothers, Johnny DeFelice (Jennie); Raymond DeFelice (Vivian), Stephen DeFelice and brother-in-law, Jim Sanguinetti.
Claude was a business leader, community server, cattleman and entrepreneur.
Special thanks to the doctors and staff at The Broadway for their excellent care and compassion.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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