Ralph Joseph Stassi Jr.

1938 - 2020

Ralph Joseph Stassi Jr. obituary, 1938-2020, Plaquemine, LA

Ralph Joseph Stassi Jr.

1938 - 2020

BORN

1938

DIED

2020

Ralph Stassi Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2020.
Ralph, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, was born in Plaquemine on August 31,1938, and was a lifelong resident of Plaquemine. He passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at The Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing surrounded by his family. Ralph's first job was as a roughneck on an oil rig, he then opened a self-employed logging operation. He then was elected to serve on the Iberville Parish Police Jury, and then worked as a detective at the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. He was promoted to Chief of Detectives and retired as the Chief Criminal Deputy with 19 years of service. He also served on the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole. Elected to Plaquemine Board of Selectmen in 2001, Ralph served almost five full terms – from 2001 until his death. Ralph and Chris are the owners of A Professional Bail Bonds. Although he enjoyed many activities, he was an avid horseman and really loved being a cowboy. He was happiest with family and his horses. Ralph loved Iberville Parish and the City of Plaquemine and was always willing to help someone. He will be greatly missed by his entire family. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine on Saturday, August 22, at 1 pm with burial following at Grace Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Chris Patin Stassi; children, Brett Stassi, Sr. (Caroline), Suzanne Stassi Fraser (Scott), Scott Stassi (Sandi), Nico Migliacio (Mandi), Haley Migliacio Cain (Jason), Monty Migliacio (Casey), Mario Migliacio (Lea), and Julien Stassi (Kaitlyn); grandchildren, Brett Michael Jr., Anne Marie, Annette, Sarah, John, Claire, Nicholas, Madelyne, Kennedy and Reid; great grandchildren, Christopher, Evelyn, Sophia, Ajax, Gwendolyn and Egan; sister, Loretta Stassi Keller; brother, Glynn Stassi (Jackie). Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Elsie Joffrion Stassi; infant son, Stephen Wayne Stassi. Pallbearers will be his six sons, Brett, Scott, Nico, Monty, Mario and Julien. Honorary pallbearers will be Mayor Ed Reeves, Jr., and City of Plaquemine Selectmen: Lindon "Lin" Rivet, Oscar Mellion, Michael "Mickey" Rivet, Russell Gerace, Jimmie Randle and Timmy Martinez; Plaquemine Fire Chief Darren Ramirez, Stanley H. "Jackie" Jackson, Andrew "Banana" LeBlanc, and Tommy Thompson. Special thanks to Dr. Banda, his staff and all the nurses and staff of The Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing, https://hospicebr.org/giving.

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Jodi Glitzenstwin

September 14, 2020

He was a friendly man with a great sense of humor. He was intelligent and professional.

Carol Anne Pearce Mahoney

August 23, 2020

So sorry to hear of Mr. Ralph's passing. My prayers go out to Chris, Brett, Suzanne, Scott, Nico, Haley, Monty, Mario and Julien. Mr. Ralph was friends of our family for as long as I can remember. I have memories of Cuttings at the house that he and my dad truly loved. May God bless you and yours during this difficult time.

Wanda Favaron

August 23, 2020

My Thoughts & Prayers to Chris, & The Fly He Had A Lifetime Of Friends And Was Always Giving A Helping Hand To Anyone Who Was In Need May He Rest In Peace Will Be Missed Dearly

Erick Batiste & Family

August 22, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darlene Denstorff

August 22, 2020

Condolences to Ralph’s family. I had the pleasure of working with Ralph at the governors office. He taught me a lot politics and the importance of family.
Darlene Denstorff

Nelson Dupuy

August 22, 2020

So sorry for the loss of Ralph. Brett, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers for your family.
Nelson and Verda Dupuy

Tony Falterman

August 22, 2020

My deepest sympathies to the family.

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August 21, 2020

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

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