Melvin James Hypolite

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church honoring the life of Melvin James Hypolite, 78, who passed away on December 31, 2024 in Lafayette.

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. 

A rosary will be prayed at 8:30 on Saturday. 

Rev. Bernard will officiate at the funeral mass. Readers will Kin Vavasuer. 

Burial will follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melvin James Hypolite, who lived a life rich with love, joy, and service to his community and family.

A proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Melvin continued to demonstrate his commitment to service as an active participant in the American Legion. He was also a devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where he found support and fellowship among his community.

Melvin was well-respected in his professional life as an A/C technician in the education sector, where he dedicated his skills and work ethic to ensuring comfort and safety for generations of students and educators.

In his leisure time, Melvin enjoyed cooking and spirited dancing to the music of James Brown. He fondly remembered playing football and baseball during his high school years at Carver High School, where his athleticism shone brightly. These memories are an enduring testament to a life lived passionately and fully.

As we celebrate Melvin's life, we reflect on the countless memories he created for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed but will always remain a guiding light in the hearts of those he loved.

He is survived by his son, Melvin (Gabrielle) Laday; sisters, Deena  (Anthony) Bernard, Alma Alexander, Delores (Shelton) Joseph, Rita Demouchet, Deborah Hypolite, and Diedra Hypolite; grandchildren, Grayson and Kallie Laday.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elsie Hypolite; brothers, Clarence Hypolite, Sr., Harold, Dalton, David, Hypolite; sister, Madonnia Demouchet and Mary Alice H. Henry. 

Pallbearers will be Criag Batiste, Wilton Demouchet, Jr., Kenneth Joseph, Lawrence Sylvester, Nathan George and Earl Broussard. 

Honorary pallbearers will be Emile Henry, Jr., Timothy Henry, William Mouton, Carlyle Mouton, Donald Hypolite, Murphy, Johnson, Wilfred Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Melton Johnson, Gerald Menard, Larry polite, Warren Celestine, Jonas Batiste, Nicholas Batiste, Domonic Hypolite, Lionel Wiltz, Dwayne Hypolite, Emeka Onwubika, and Cecil Wiltz. 

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.