Claude Moncrief Jr.

MONCRIEF Claude Moncrief, Jr., 84 1928-2012 Claude Richard Moncrief, Jr. died peacefully on December 6, 2012 in Metairie of congestive heart failure. Claude was born in Morgan City, Louisiana to Claude Moncrief and Eula (Bourgeois) Moncrief. He married Bernadette Ann Pazos in New Orleans on October 1, 1950 and celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary this year. Beloved by family and friends, Claude lived a selfless life. As long as he was able, he worked tirelessly each and every day to provide for his wife and family. A graduate of Jesuit High School, Claude attended Loyola University from 1945 through 1948. He was accepted into the US Air Force pilot's training school in 1948. He worked in various jobs throughout south Louisiana until he and Bernadette settled in Morgan City where he eventually became Vice President and General Manager of Rio Fuel and Supply Company. He left Rio Fuel and moved to New Orleans to be closer to his extended family and friends. In New Orleans he held several positions for large national and local companies before buying a grocery store. In 1990 he started work for Heavy Duty Parts, where he held various positions until his retirement at 80 years old. Claude was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister. Claude is survived by his spouse Bernadette Pazos Moncrief, and three children Michael Moncrief (wife Stacie), Dennis Moncrief (wife Carrolynn) and Megan Moncrief; his four grandchildren Jane, William, Mallory and Rebecca and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Thursday , December 13 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm followed by a funeral mass. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.