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for Rene Chapoton
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Michelle
January 31, 2025
Always wonder what your thoughts would be on events. But I always know what your comments would be. Always missed.
Tal
July 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss.i believe you may be detroit,montreal,trois riviera relatives scattered accross north America now.
Repunzel
November 10, 2023
It never gets easier or feels better. It always hurts so much. There is always so much to share with you. Tears in my eyes everyday trying to understand and having this constant void. Miss you everyday.
January 29, 2021
I miss you every day. Yours always. Repunzel
November 16, 2019
Holidays are always a hard time. Thinking of you so much. Miss you so much. Still so much heartache.
March 22, 2018
Happy Birthday. Miss you much.
Repunzel
December 18, 2016
Missing my friend. Merry Christmas
Repunzel
March 7, 2015
This is a tough year to acknowledge. I send mom flowers every year but failed to do so this one.
You still inspire me everyday and miss what you would say to current events.
Always your friend and forever greatful for being a part of your soul.
Peggy Scandurro
March 6, 2015
It's very hard to believe it's been 10 years. You are truly missed!!
February 28, 2015
Ten years today
a year today
yesterday,,,
time now
only
for Memories...
Images
wonderful images
of his Life
and Smile
time now...
only
to whisper
his name...
Rene'
je pense a toi mon ami,
tu me manques
Repunzel
February 19, 2014
I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up DOES rejoice. But still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend. ~shawshank redemption
December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas Bell!
Michelle S.
April 21, 2013
Missing you everyday.
Necie
January 31, 2013
Never forgotten. Always missed. Big sister loves you.
Repunzel
February 2, 2012
Always in our hearts!
Lloyd
May 10, 2011
quadzilla! Thinking of you. Great memories. Thanks.
Michelle Burcie-Seeling
January 17, 2011
Had a dream you came to visit. You were older, its always so realistic when I see you in my dreams and feels like you were here. We miss you so much.
Michelle Burcie-Seeling
October 28, 2010
Missing you everyday.
Andree
March 22, 2010
Thinking of you today on your birthday Rene. Just like every day, love you and miss you more than words.
Michelle Burcie-Seeling
February 1, 2010
At a loss for words,you and your family are in my everyday thoughts. I still wait for you to show up at the gym on Saturday mornings, even though you have never been to Prairieville but exercise all the same. The last time I saw you was on a treadmill, so I always feel you are there. I miss you much.
Peggy Scandurro
January 31, 2010
I did not realize that the fifth anniversary was so soon when I loged on. So many ways you would be helping in Haiti. But you are in the best place to help, Heaven, pour out a blessing on these people to make their suffering less. I can still see that handsome face. You are truly miss and loved. (Brandi has found a wonderful man and father for Sophia. Watch on June 12, 2010, and bless their union. She loved you so much).
Michelle Seeling
March 25, 2009
Rene, I still miss you everyday. I find joy and your presence in every heart felt deed done. I miss your boyish charms and your contagious humor. Look out for Zach up there, but don't chase him with plastic bags, he never got over that. :-)
Denise Chapoton
January 31, 2009
Four years later, we still miss you so much... and always will.
His Friend
April 2, 2007
For Rene'
What shall be said of this good
and gentle man
What Memories have we now
to hold and to keep
What Legacy shall be his
to live
and remain
These...
Memories of his Gifts
A Legacy of his Heart
A Legacy of his Life
The Definition of his Love
These Memories shall live
and these shall remain
These...
Memories of personal Courage,
of Humility
Acts of quiet Kindness
and of
Compassion
Gifts of God chose he
To Live
And then... to leave
as Memories
Of his life's brief journey
With those so dearly
loved
Gifts of Self
defined his Life
defined himself
these
Rene' chose
to live and
to give
with ever
and with always
a radiant smile
And Memories remain
of quiet moments
here
when his smile and presence
and a certain
grace and elegance
made mine
a Heart
of Joy
Mark Bradley
September 24, 2006
Due to the generosity of the Chapotons and my status as a hungry college student I was a frequent guest at their house for dinner. Invariably; before dinner was served Rene would challenge me to a wrestling match. The outcome of these matches was also uniformally predictable since I was entering the military and about 10 years older than Rene, then a junior high school student. After each bout Rene defeated and unrepentant would retreat to his place at the table vowing a rematch and eventual victory as I was a yankee and this was the natural order of things. This process repeated itself almost every week over a period of two years.
Several years later I returned to New Orleans and was on a date in a restaurant when a dark haired young man approached our table. That stranger was taller than me in better shape than me, better looking than me and to my shock and chargin it was Rene!
He introduced himself and we caught up on old times. Soon after my date excused herself from the table and them with the most indescribable look in his eyes Rene turned to me and said "Boy I bet I could kick your butt now!" He then laughed, excused himself and rejoined his friends. It was not until several years later I realized the significance of that look it was something more than satisfaction and confidence; but definitely not arrogance. I sometimes recognize that look in myself if I am having an exceptionally good day in court or in class: It is the look of someone whose outside had finally caught up with his inside.
You will be missed Rene
Mark
Peggy Scandurro
June 8, 2006
As I watch the news and see the first responders and the everyday people gutting houses, helping to restore and rebuild our city after Katrina, my mind goes to Rene. I wonder where he would be in the recovery effort. I know he would have been one of the first responders, in a boat, with water, his shirt long gone and on a childs back, helping anyone and everyone he could. Even as we approach the one year mark, he still would not be resting, he would be cleaning and rebuilding (for free), because that is just the kind of guy he was. I still see him everywhere today and wish there where more like him in this world. I have peace because I know he is in a better world sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Anna Kilinski
May 23, 2006
My brother, Ken Kilinski, was a dear friend of Rene. Rene became part of our family as their friendship grew through high school. My mother loved him. She is no longer with us, however a memory that often strikes me is Rene calling our house and my mom would answer our private line. Rene could almost smell the food and we knew he'd be by in 15 min to join us for dinner or enjoy left overs. It was always a pleasure to see Rene. He made me smile and instantly took the role of being my big brother making it known that no man was good enough for my heart. I know God has blessed all of our lives with his life. We are saddened by his loss but forever will cherish his memory and friendship.
God Bless
Anna Kilinski
Mikki
March 23, 2006
Everyday gets a little easier to go on but the scale of missing you grows. Time might have increased but it does not feel as it has moved. I miss you so much.
Patrick Kearney
January 25, 2006
I met Rene during the inaugural meeting of the student organization we would build together. His energy and drive were contagious and from the minute he introduced himself to me, he was an invaluable part of our team. We used to tell each other, “By any means necessary!,” when faced with obstacles. He raced through the time I knew him with a complete disregard for what couldn’t be done. There are so many things that Rene’ taught me, I can’t begin to list them.
I remember sitting outside the business school and laughing together as he told me about how he was having a rough day, so he pulled over when he saw a homeless man (Reid) and he went through the corolla giving Reid anything that Rene’ thought would be of value to him including his dry cleaned, ever present crisp white shirts. Reid was the best dressed homeless man on Magazine street, and Rene’ found a moment’s peace.
Anyone who was blessed to know Rene’ knows how he struggled and fought to conform to a set of rules and ideals that he was just too big for.
Chicken Salad at Rocky’s, St. Croix Chicken and Red Bull at Lucy’s after midnight, Mass at St. Patrick’s, Cutting Grass, making another person smile, giving the clothes off of his back to a random homeless person, serving food at Bridge House on Holidays, pushing me to work out harder, smiling when he saw me actually build some muscle, Rage Against The Machine blaring in the corolla…these are a few of the things that gave Rene’ a break from the tornado of thoughts raging in his mind. There was one island for him. He talked of it reverently, and it was one thing he absolutely knew he could rely on. The deep and constant love he felt from his family was perhaps his greatest solace.
As has been said repeatedly here, Rene’ accomplished more than most during his short time here. He worked feverishly to keep up with the swarming, racing thoughts and ideas. There were moments of peace, small celebrations for large victories, and always a smile. I can’t verbalize the loss I have felt since learning about his death this afternoon. I am comforted, however, by the thought that keeps running through my mind. “Find peace my friend, by any means necessary.”
Charles and Laurene Wu McClain
October 28, 2005
Deepest sympathies to Lou and Bev Chapoton and to all other members of the family on the loss of Rene, the very sad news of which we have just learned.
A beautiful person inside and out.
August 13, 2005
Peggy Scandurro
August 9, 2005
This year of firsts they say is the hardest. I disagree as far as a parent or grandparent is concerned. I can't imagine a child. Stay strong Bev and Lou, Rene was so special, my heart aches for your family. All this being said, as I am writing this I have to smile as I see him in my minds eye. I think of him often and the fact that he accomplished more in a short time than most in a life time. God bless all of you and you are still in my prayers.
sal correro
May 18, 2005
I have just heard of Rene's passing on I had the pleasure of knowing him in high school. All the responses about Rene have him pinned. I remember him always talking about weight lifting at lunch and him eating his cans of plan tuna and crackers like there was no tomorrow, even if he was having a bad day you could not tell with Rene. I will always remember him as a good friend and fellow member of the Armed Forces. Semper Fi
Mindy Stoltz Perque
May 15, 2005
I was just told of the loss today and I am in disbelief. I had the pleasure of knowing Rene for about ten years. After dating in high school, we remained friends through the years and he even read in my wedding six years ago. Unfortunately after my husband and I moved to Seattle six years ago, we lost touch. Even though we were not in contact the last few years, he remained in my thoughts. I was actually just thinking of him this past weekend. I am just devasted that I did not know sooner and did not have a chance to say goodbye. I hope all that knew him will remember what an incredible person he was. You will never be forgotten.
Louis Chapoton
May 4, 2005
To our Dear Friends and Family,
We are deeply and profoundly grateful for the kind words and sincere thoughts expressed by all who have signed this guestbook. We sincerely thank the Scandurro family for their kindness, and, for the wonderfull opportunity they have given to Rene's friends and family by maintaining this book. The outpouring of help and kindness which we have received after the loss of our beloved son Rene' has been, at times, almost overwhelming. Enduring his loss would be much more difficult were it not for the knowledge that we do not have to do it alone. Your prayers and kindness continue to comfort and sustain us more than we can express with merely a few words of gratitude and appreciation.
We consider ourselves to have been Blessed by Our Lord to have had him as our son, a gift from Him, if only for a brief, all too brief twenty-nine years. Rene' was a man of Faith. He was indeed, as many have said, a good, kind man with a compassionate heart. Please know that he loved you all. Please know also that we consider ourselves Blessed to have you in our lives.
Louis and Beverly
May 3, 2005
“Business Mode” as Rene would say.
April 29, 2005
Rene exploring the lookout towers used in WWII. He did not need a tour guide to discover the islands.
April 28, 2005
Oahu, Hawaii July 1997. He climbed around the entire island. Nothing held him back from enjoying this beautiful island.
April 28, 2005
If a closeup could capture this moment, he was so excited to try anything new. He had the biggest smile.Living as we will always remember him.
April 28, 2005
Rene daring any adventure and challenge as he climbs up the side of a waterfall in Hawaii.
April 28, 2005
Rene loved his Hawaii. Adventurous he will always be.
April 28, 2005
Rene in his heartland, Oahu, Hawaii.
April 28, 2005
Skydiving and living life to the fullest, in typical Rene fashion. May his soul soar to even higher heights. -DC
April 26, 2005
Sarah Baird
April 26, 2005
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this note. I met Rene here at LSU several years ago. He came to my office to discuss how he could develop new strategies for academic success. I so enjoyed working with him-what a remarkable person. We talked about school and even spiritual things. I am thankful to have come across Rene in this life and look forward to seeing him again in the next. Family and friends of Rene, please be reminded that he has not stopped loving you. And may you know the deep peace of God as you walk through this difficult time.
Margaret Burcie
April 23, 2005
To The Chapoton Family,
I have just learned of your lost.
Words can not express my sadness. Rene and my daughter, Michelle, were friends. Rene was a wonderful young man and like a Son to me. We shared much in common, both in the military. He always called me General, although I was not. I remember once he called my office and asked for General Burcie, I answered and we laughed. Please accept my sincere regrets at your lost. I will remember Rene for his smile and the kindness he showed to others. He never met a stranger. There are so many stories that we will continue to share with each other in his memory. The times we all got together he always made us laugh. He will be missed. I will continue to pray for Rene and the family.
Michelle Burcie Seeling
April 22, 2005
Chapoton Family and Friends,
I am at a loss for words. I have just learned of this tragic loss. Rene was the world to me. He taught me how to open my mind, how to laugh and how to love. He was the most amazing person I have ever met and will forever cherish the lessons he has taught me. I will always remember his smile and that look of being up to something but he was up to making you feel good. I remember how he loved to reach out to those who needed help. I will pray everyday for you and for Rene. I miss him so. I ask that God will grant us comfort and peace for our Rene. I am greatful to have met such a beautiful person who taught me so much and to have been a special part of his extrodinary life. Chapoton family, I am so very sorry. He will be so missed by all who knew him.
Dawn Henderson Santopadre
April 1, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about Renee. I was just told of his death tonight and am so sad. I knew Renee in high school and for a long time after. We lost touch a few years ago but I still think of him often. I just recently came across a letter he wrote to me while he was in boot camp. I remember all of the great times we had and how he was always there for me when I needed him. He is someone I wished I had not lost touch with and am deeply sadened that I will not get the chance to see him smile again.
Sarah Jumel
February 16, 2005
I have no words.
So I'll steal these
WHEN he went blundering back to God,
His songs half written, his work half done,
Who knows what paths his bruised feet trod,
What hills of peace or pain he won?
I hope God smiled and took his hand,
And said, “Poor truant, passionate fool!
Why couldst thou not remain at school?”
Charles Hanson Towne
I am a library assistant at the Business Library and saw Rene' often. My heart is with you and I grieve for Rene'.
John Brandao
February 16, 2005
I didn't know Rene very long but he spent many hours in my library at Tulane. We talked and became friends over the last couple of semesters. He would frequently stay past closing to study when I stayed late to work. We'd discuss weight-lifting and plans and business. I wish I'd had time to come to know him better.
I'm sorry for your loss and, though it's selfish to admit, also sorry for mine.
John
Mark McCandless
February 14, 2005
My sympathies are with you.
Elaine Cretini
February 13, 2005
Like so many others who were drawn to Rene by his charm, I grieve deeply. I offer my sympathy to you all.
Patricia Montgomery
February 11, 2005
Beverly, Louie and Family,
Our family has your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please know how much your family is loved and cared about. May God bless all of you each and every day!
Anita Montgomery Delaup
February 9, 2005
My family and I are praying for all of you during this most difficult time.
Jeanne Delsa DeHart
February 9, 2005
I knew Rene in high school and college. Rene had the wonderful ability to always make everyone smile and laugh. He always made my mother laugh at the amount of food he could put down!
Rene and your family will remain in the prayers of me and my family.
Kristen (Sampson) Betit
February 8, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I used to live around the corner from your family when we were in grade school and high school. Rene broke his collarbone in my backyard when we were in 8th grade. He was always so much fun to have around! Your family is in our prayers. We will offer a Mass in his honor. May the peace of Christ be with you.
Kristen, Matthew, and Nicholas Betit
Brian Trascher
February 8, 2005
Dear Chapoton Family:
I almost didn't believe the news until the grim reality of reading this obituary. I knew Rene even before we were classmates at Brother Martin as I grew up just a few subdivisions over in Kenner. I can't think of anyone who had more friends and was more well liked than Rene. The notes of him always smiling and making people laugh is absolutely true. Although it has been several years since I have seen him, he will be truley missed. God speed Chaps, and your family remains in my prayers.
Anne Attenhofer Gilmore
February 7, 2005
You all are in our prayers.
Agnes Rombach
Tracie Weaver
February 4, 2005
I worked with Rene. He was a nice caring person always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Becky Soule Hassy
February 4, 2005
I knew Rene going through high school. I remeber him always smiling and cutting up and tring to get everyone in a good mood. I have always known him to be a happy go lucky type of guy. My prayers are with you and your family, Rene!!
Barbara Carson
February 4, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bev, if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to call.
Deacon Richard & Sandra Brady
February 3, 2005
Dear Beverly, Louie, Denise & Andre,
May God always be with you and your family.
Kris Troncoso
February 3, 2005
Chapoton Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Rene was one year below me at Brother Martin, and I knew him well. He was always a nice guy with a smile on his face, and our entire group of friends liked him as well. We are thinking of you in our prayers and will fondly remember Rene.
Kelley and John Wells
February 3, 2005
We are so saddened by the loss of Rene. You and he are in our prayers and thoughts. May your hearts grow strong with the many memories you shared with him. He is an angel now. We love you.
Helen Petrie
February 3, 2005
Dear Beverly , Louie, Denise and Andre,
Words cannot express my deep sadness at the loss of Rene. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but I did know of his good works and kindness. My family and I send our love and prayers to all of you. I am always here if you need a hand to hold or help with anything. God bless all of you .
Brandi Scandurro-Scalise
February 3, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you! I am lucky to have known Rene as I was growing up. He always made me want to have a Big Brother just like him. It is amazing how much he accomplished in such a short life. All of my memories of him bring a smile to my face. I can only imagine what he is doing now!?! :)
Maura Currera
February 3, 2005
Rene was a great guy and will be sadly missed. He is in my prayers God bless him.
johnnie verrette
February 2, 2005
Doris, I am so sad to learn of the passing of your grandson, Rene. May God be with you and your family at this time.
peggy scandurro
February 2, 2005
I CAN PICTURE RENE CUTTING ALMOST EVERYONE'S GRASS ON THE STREET. HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST HANDSOM YOUNG MEM I HAVE EVER SEEN. HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANDREE MADE BRANDI WANT AN OLDER BROTHER. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
Kay Marlowe
February 2, 2005
Rene was a wonderful person! We all loved him very much and will miss him terribly.
Todd Schwander
February 2, 2005
Sorry for the loss, Rene and I were friends in high school. If I can help with anything please feel free to call.
504-250-0229
504-822-4892
Dukee Dupuy
February 2, 2005
Your family is in my prayers.
Brother Jean
February 2, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chapoton,
My heart aches with yours! God shared with us a young man with a contagious smile and a twinkle in his eye which made you question what had he been up to.
Rene was a delight to have around. I am proud that he came by to see me several times several years ago and we discussed his military time,etc.
Although I cannot be with you and your extended family this morning, know that you are being prayed for -- from the Brothers' Mass this morning and following.
Thank you for sharing him with us. We are proud to know he was a Brother Martin Crusader.
With love and prayers,
Brother Jean
Brother Martin High School
Stephanie McDermott
February 2, 2005
I send my deepest sorrow, my love and my prayers for your great loss.
Dick Shell
February 2, 2005
Beverly & Louis,
Carolyn and I are so sorry about your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Dick & Carolyn Shell
Robert Shearer
February 2, 2005
Our most sincere condolences. Virginia and I share the grief of the family in this loss.
sandra abadie
February 2, 2005
So very sorry to hear this news, such a sweet,smart giving person. God be with him and bless him.
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