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James Rabalais Obituary

RABALAIS James Rabalais, Sr. passed away on December 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Bena Genusa Rabalais. Father of Mary Jane Rabalais Hasney and James Rabalais, Jr. Father-in-law of Joseph Hasney and Tiffany Rabalais. Grandfather of Lauren Nicole Rabalais and Hailey Marie Rabalais. Preceded in death by his parents, Elam Gustav Rabalais and Armaid Laborde Rabalais; his brothers, Jennings Lawrence Rabalais and his twin, Joseph Rabalais. He is a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country in the Korean War and was injured in a mortar attack. He once hiked 25 miles in the snow, suffering frostbite to attend religious services. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA, on Friday, January 2, 2009 from 11 AM to 3 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Graveside services will be held at St. Mary Cemetery in Cottonport, LA on Saturday, January 3, 2009 for 1 PM. For further information or directions, call 504.366.4343.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 1, 2009.

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Sammy Trombatore

January 5, 2009

May God grant you the peace which only He can.

michelle Santiny

January 2, 2009

Rabalais family

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. James was such a sweet and caring man, He will be dearly missed. Although it is very hard right now, keep in mind that he is in a better place now watching over all of you. I will keep you in my prayers.

Love
Michelle, Dyron, Dylan, Justin
Tanya, Michael and Michael Jr.

Lori Pabst

January 2, 2009

Dear Mary Jane,
Please know that our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May God bless you,
Darryl and Lori Pabst

Melissa Sosnicki (Genusa)

January 2, 2009

Aunt Bena, Mary Jane, and James,

I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle James. He was truly a kind and caring person and someone who truly cared about others. He'll live on in the hearts of many.

Please know that I'm sorry I can't be there personally, but I'm there in heart and spirit.

Rhonda Keller

January 1, 2009

James ,Tiffany, Lauren, Hailey , Bena, Mary Jane & Joe

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. James was such a nice and sweet person. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and father in law to all of you and I know you will all miss him so much. He reminded me so much of my dad. He loved to be around people and talk and tell stories. We enjoyed his company whenever he came to James & Tiffany's. He was a pleasure to be around and we will miss him too. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this difficult time.

Rhonda Keller
Lorraine Keller

Darryl Pabst

January 1, 2009

Mrs. Mary Jane ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BSA Troop 117

Mary Jane Rabalais-Hasney

January 1, 2009

Dad, I will miss you so very much. I loved being around you, taking care of you, joking with you, sharing our long rides with mom to Cottonport to see "your neck of the woods", our shared love for our dogs. Penny and Patch will miss you. You were a great dad, friend and father-n-law to Joe. You will never be out of my mind or heart. I love you so very much. Your daughter, Mary Jane.

Kellsie Maldonado

January 1, 2009

Mary Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please extend my condolences to your mother and brother.

TIFFANY&JAMES RABALAIS

January 1, 2009

WE WILL MISS YOU. YOUR LAUGHTER , JOKES , SMILE.A FATHER, A FRIEND, AND A PAW PAW.A GREAT PERSON TO BE AROUND.WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
LOVE YOUR SON

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