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Alvin Chapital Obituary

CHAPITAL Alvin Chapital Sr. passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at the age of 88. He was a carpenter and entrepreneur as the owner of Chap's Sno-Ball stand for more than 50 years. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local Union 1846. Son of the late Arthur and Alma Chapital Sr. He is preceded in death by his longtime companion Dorothy Valteau, brothers Arthur Chapital Jr., Alden Chapital Sr., Aldridge Chapital, Allison Chapital Sr., Jules Glapion (brother-in-law), sister Althea Chapital-Glapion and son Whickleff Chapital Sr. He will be mourned by sons Alvin Chapital Jr., Richard Chapital, Sylvester Chapital, daughters Alvinette Simons, Treena Randolph and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Chapital will be celebrated at Corpus-Christi-Epiphany Church-2022 St. Bernard Ave. on Friday July 8, 2011. Visitation will begin at 9 am with mass to follow at 11 am. He will be laid to rest at Mount-Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Professional services entrusted to CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPION Directors 581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 7, 2011.

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Marie & Stacey Prevost

July 14, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rosa Finney

July 12, 2011

To Richard and family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lura & Robert Smith

July 11, 2011

To The Chapital Family: Our prayers are with you during this time of great loss.
I shall always remember the kindness of your father and the joy he brought into my life. Peace and Blessings!

Marlene &Alger Taylor

July 9, 2011

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and keep all of you and may warm memories give you comfort during this stressful time.

Alger and Marlene Taylor
Carriere, Missisippi

Children of the late Rene & Beverly Foy

July 9, 2011

Please except our condolences, God Bless ! After school we couldn't wait to run to the Snowball Stand to get our cool refreshing treat,

Toinette DeBouse-Gray

July 8, 2011

"Grandpa" I love you and I will miss you, thanks for all you have done for me as I was growing up,because of you I had nothing but the best and I am grateful...XOXO,Toni

Lillian & Eric White

July 8, 2011

To Richard and family.I pray Dear Lord,to comfort those in the Chapital family who are grieving.You are the God of compassion, extending mercy to the brokenhearted in this time of sorrow .

Jo Ann Barthé

July 8, 2011

To Richard and the Chapital Family Members: You have our deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Jo Ann and Roland Barthé

MAE & DONALD PERKINS

July 7, 2011

WE SHARE IN THE LOST OF OUR LOVED ONE. HE WAS A WONDERFUL COUSIN AND FRIEND. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. SORRY WE CAN'T BE THERE. MAE AND DONALD PERKINS

Emile & Brenda Godfrey

July 7, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Otis & Estella Lain

July 7, 2011

To Richard and Members of the Chapital Family: Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this season in your life. May God's Mercy and Grace continually be with you.

BRENDA L. W. JACOBS

July 7, 2011

07/07/2011
TO THE CHAPITAL FAMILY MEMBERS,

THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE IS NEVER EASY TO BEAR - BUT MAY IT GIVE YOU ALL COMFORT AND PEACE TO KNOW THAT - MR CHAPITAL IS NOW PRESENT WITH THE "LORD". FOR "GOD" TRULY BLESS HIM TO LIVE A LONG AND BEAUTIFFUL LIFE. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

SINCERELY,
BRENDA L. WASHINGTON JACOBS
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE- MRS EURALIE C. WASHNGTON.
LITTLE ROCK,AR/NEW ORLEANS,LA

MARY HOLLIDAY

July 7, 2011

Sorry to hear of your lost. I will continue to pray for God's peace for you and your family. To loose anyone is a great lost. But to know where He's going is a greater joy. Thanks be to God for His faithfulness to Alvin Chapital, Sr.

Doreen Miller- Young

July 7, 2011

Alvin and family, you have my deepest sympathy.

Donna Bourgeau

July 7, 2011

I have so many wonderful childhood memories of Mr. Chapital and the snowball stand. I lived on North Johnson street and would walk there daily to get a snowball. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult times.

Arlene Jolivet(Boutte)

July 7, 2011

To the Chapital family, There is nothing more painful than to loose a precious member of your family. You have our condolences and we will keep you in our prayers.

Ty Green

July 7, 2011

My condolences are extended to the entire Glapion and Chapital families. I've known both for many years, in particular Greg, Gloria, and Gail. I pray Mr. Alvin will rest in peace, and God will comfort all of you during this painful time........ Ty Green, "Sportsmachine"

Peggy Davis-Armelin

July 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Chapital family. I will keep you in my prayers.

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