Gabel Joseph St. Pierre Sr.

Gabel Joseph "Kooter" St. Pierre Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age 77. He was the devoted husband to the late Carolyn L. St. Pierre. He was the loving father of Bridgett Mahl (Kevin, Sr.), Becky Lynn Guidry (Perry Sr.), Gabel St. Pierre, Jr. (Dana), Amy Benoit (Ray) and Mike St. Pierre. There is great debate which of these was his favorite child. He was God-Father of Jamie Mason (Shane) and the grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 18 as well as a great-grandchild due in October. He was preceded in death by his first great-grandchild, Pierre Joseph Stewart. Son of the late Morris and Melina Rivet St. Pierre. Preceded in death by his siblings, Ferril St. Pierre, Grace Guillot, Francis Wells and Mary Jane Maury. He departs this world to meet the love of his life, Carolyn, in heaven but his legacy lives on in all the hearts he touched throughout his life. He was born in Mathews, LA and has lived in Bridge City for all of his life. He was an active member and President of the Bridge City Fire Department for 20 years, Life member of the Louisiana State Fire Association, and served on the Security Conference Committee for the past 10 years. He worked his early years at Avondale shipyard, and later became a part of Plumber and Steamfitters Local Union No. 60 where he was a member for 45 years, retired, and then worked at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. His life revolved around his family, Tulane, and baseball. He played, umpired, and directed in the baseball community and was acknowledged for his love for the game and inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame. He was an avid Tulane fan. He will always be loved and remembered by all his family and friends. For him, "Family is Everything". A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 1PM. Visitation will begin at 8:00 AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.