Deacon Alfred Peter Zeringue

Deacon Alfred Peter Zeringue born on September 4, 1926, in Modeste, LA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2014, at the age of 87, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Furcy and Lea Zeringue, and brothers, James, Nelson, Stanley, and Allen. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Gladys Zeringue, four daughters Kathy Schmidt (Charlie), Joanie Klein (R.C.), Carol Gauthreaux (Gilbert), Terri Lygate (Jack), five grandchildren Anne Conrad (Chris), Erin Dunnington (Brandon), Andrew Klein, Jill Brock (Bubba), and Kelly Gauthreaux, and six great grandchildren Kade, Jayda, Brady, Devan, Vivian, and Adelyn. He is also survived by his brother Robert Zeringue (Lillian) and sister Rita Faulkner (Mike). He served in the Navy during WWII and retired after 42 years in radio and TV from WVUE. He dedicated 29 years of his life to serving God as a Deacon in the Catholic Church in the Diocese of New Orleans and of Baton Rouge. He presided over countless baptisms, weddings and funerals and had a special gift for giving homilies that were heartfelt with a touch of humor. At the time of his death he was serving at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Husser, LA, and Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence, LA. The family would like extend a heartfelt thank you to Amedysis Home Health, Amedysis Hospice and all the doctors and nurses who assisted in his care. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at St. Dominic Church in Husser, LA, followed by a funeral Mass and burial. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate remembrance in the form of donations to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, at stjude.org/donate. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.