Brigid Messina Dufrene

Brigid Messina Dufrene gained her wings to be with our heavenly father on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Harry 'Hotsy' Joesph Dufrene Jr. for 55 years. They were childhood sweethearts and in love for 62 years. She was the devoted mother of Chauntel Dufrene (Kenny), Harry Dufrene III (Erin), and Brandon Dufrene (Lindsey). Loving Mimi of Lainey, Christopher, Taylor, Savannah, Braelyn, Brandon II, Heartlee, Rilyn, Charlotte, Kane, Peyton, Laikyn, Alina, and Grayson. Sister to Russel Messina (Iole), Paulette Fenger, Patti Reeves (Paul), Anna Bordelon, Judy Bourg (Gerald), Mike Messina (Vicki), and Belinda Pollock (Ernie). Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Brigid was preceded in death by her parents, Anna McCrossen Messina and Joesph Anthony Messina Sr.; her brother Joesph Messina Jr.; and brother-in-law Charlie Fenger.
Brigid was born and raised in the Irish Channel and resided in Belle Chasse for the last 25 years. Even though she lived on the Westbank for the last 45 years, her heart has always belonged to the Irish Channel. She was a housewife for most of her life. She lived for her children and her grandchildren whom she adored. She was a member of the Out for Fun Social club, Good Times Jamaica Dance club, 11th Ward Ladies social club and the JP Ceramics group. She loved going to lunch weekly with all her sisters, spending time at the mall with family, and most of all shopping. Also, she was a devoted Catholic and a parishioner at OLPH church in Belle Chasse.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA on Friday, March 21, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with a Memorial Mass at 12:00 pm. Donations can be made in Brigids name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.
Services
Visitation
Friday
March 21, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Garden of Memories Funeral Home
4900 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
Service
Friday
March 21, 2025
12:00 PM
Garden of Memories Funeral Home
4900 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
Cemetery
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