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Alvin Chopin Obituary

Alvin A. Chopin departed this life at Passages Hospice on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alvin was a 1975 graduate of West Jefferson High School and formerly employed with Bollinger as a welder. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Amie Harry Chopin. Loving brother of Calvin Chopin (his twin), Edward (Rose W.) Chopin, Sr., Bessie Chopin Oubre, and the late Ethel Chopin McKnight, Josephine Chopin Jacks, Rosemary Chopin Wofford, Raymond, Edmond, and Ivan Chopin, Sr. Nephew of Anita Batiste and Leas Stewart; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Father Sidney Speaks, Celebrant. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m., Recitation of Rosary 8:45 a.m., Followed by Tribute. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. The service will be live-streamed on St. Joseph the Worker 's website (www.Stjworker.church), Facebook (Saint Joseph The Worker Church-Marrero), and YouTube (St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Marrero). Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, attendance will be limited. It is mandatory everyone attending wear a face mask or some type of face covering.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2022.

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Kriselette Chopin

February 1, 2022

Uncle Alvin Was My Favorite Uncle And My Godfather I.m his youngest niece Kriselette Chopin goddaughter!p.s. I really ❤you & miss you! I love the good times that we had!

Sherre Roy

January 16, 2022

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

Whitney Harry

January 6, 2022

I'll always remember the great times we had when we visited. Al, you can be the 4th at a Domino table. You will be missed. Rest in Peace, my brother

Gloria Payne

January 5, 2022

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

Carl Jackson

January 4, 2022

God bless Alvin and the Chopin family in their time of sorrow. Alvin was a stand-up brother. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten. "Al was Al", quiet giant-never scared. God bless you my brother!

Belinda Antoine

January 4, 2022

I will remember how you say Jeane went speaking and your gentle smile

Stanley Dubois

January 3, 2022

This is Stanley aka Slack. I send my condolences to the family. That brother is truly going to be missed.

Glenn Lee Carter Bridges

January 3, 2022

So sorry for your loss to the entire family. He is going to a much better happy and blessed place with the Lord. Family stay close and you will all see him soon.

Patricia NICHOLAS

January 3, 2022

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

Lynn Durham Family

January 1, 2022

Sorry for yall loss! Keeping you in our prayers

Beenadette Lemieux Black

January 1, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sheila Barnes

January 1, 2022

Rest in paradise until we all meet again in heaven. Joe

Herbert&Sheila Barnes

January 1, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

December 31, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of compassion console
your grieving heart during the loss of
your dear beloved one.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the God of compassion carry
your burdens and give you the
needed strength to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
Much love and deep respect dear
family.
(Psalm 121)

TE, New Orleans, Louisiana

Jeanette Junior

December 31, 2021

Rest in peace you will be truly missed praying for the family

Delphine Brown

December 31, 2021

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

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Memorial Events
for Alvin Chopin

Jan

4

Visitation

8:00 a.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA

Jan

4

Rosary

8:45 a.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA

Jan

4

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

also live-streamed at the church's website and its Facebook & YouTube pages

www.Stjworker.church, LA

Jan

4

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA

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Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053

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