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Alphonse Graffia Obituary

Alphonse "Al" Graffia, III passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Ochsner (St. Bernard Parish Hospital) at the age of 50. He was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Chalmette, LA his whole life. He loved fishing and deer hunting everywhere in St. Bernard Parish. He shot darts with the St. Bernard dart league. He also loved spending time with friends and family, and he was a Scout master for Troop 14. Loving husband of Michelle Babin for 29 years. Son of Diane and Alphonse Graffia, Jr. Son in law of Manuel and Carmel Babin. Devoted father of Jeremy Manuel Graffia and Sadie Celeste Graffia. Brother in law of Rebecca Lynn Babin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:30 AM, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2107 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23, 2019.

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Evelyn

September 27, 2023

he was a great Uncle

November 23, 2019

No words can express the pain that you are going through in my prayers for you is that God Will give you strength to face the upcoming days without Al .
We are very sorry for your loss,
Dwight &Clara Montz

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