Earl, age 72 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 2, 2018. He was a native of Houma and a longtime resident of Chauvin. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 beginning at 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Earl is survived by his, loving wife of 52 years, Lana Lirette Pellegrin; sons, Shawn Pellegrin and wife Pam Portier and Blaise Pellegrin and wife Erica Null; grandchildren, Dustin Pellegrin and wife Amanda Fos; Shellie Pellegrin Buquet and husband Justin; Brittany Lovell Salter and husband Hunter; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Emma, and another one on the way; mother, Marguerite Authement Pellegrin brothers, Freddie Pellegrin, Samuel Pellegrin and wife Alicia, Ted Pellegrin and wife Tammy. Earl is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.Earl is preceded in death by his father, Earl Joseph Pellegrin, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Victor P. Pellegrin and Clavia Authement Pellegrin; maternal grandparents, Lawrence A. Authement and Lausitia Smith Authement.Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved and adored his family. He had a lot of love in his heart and helped many. Earl enjoyed all his civic organizations including, Lions Club, Woodmen of the World, and Knights of Columbus 4th degree. Earl was also a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Earl was an educated man. Earl retired as a bank manager after fifteen years of service and retired from Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government with twenty-eight years of service. Earl served his Lord and now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation, 2020 Gravier St # B, New Orleans, LA 70112 and Louisiana Lions Camp, 292 L Beauford Dr, Anacoco, LA 71403.The Pellegrin family would like to thank Dr. Ray Cinnater, Dr. Robert Gamble, and Dr. Jeffrey Long for their medical expertise and Journey Hospice for their care and compassion. They would also like to thank the staff at TGMC 3rd floor for the love shown to care for Mr. Earl. Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pellegrin family.
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