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1924
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2016
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George Trappey Obituary
NEW IBERIA - New Iberia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia for George Joseph Trappey Jr., 92, who passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in New Iberia.
Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.
Rev. Mark Derise will be the Celebrant, and Rev. Bill John Melancon will Con-Celebrate.
A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. A rosary, led by the Men's Rosary Group, will be prayed at 7:00 PM Sunday. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
Affectionately known in the community as "Popee", Mr. Trappey was born in Jeanerette on October 9, 1924 to George Trappey, Sr. and Eleanor Gonsoulin Trappey. He served our country in the U.S. Navy, during World War II at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Mr. Trappey retired as vice president of operations from B.F. Trappey and Sons, where he developed many recipes for this internationally known company. He is the owner of Plantation Village Mobile Park, and he enjoyed raising race horses, cattle, and growing his pecan trees.
Mr. Trappey was quoted as saying "Having a big family was the most joyous, fulfilling time of my life." He is survived by 109 immediate family members, including 9 children and their spouses, 26 grandchildren, and 48 great grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Laura Trappey Broussard and husband Louis of New Iberia, Brenda Trappey LeBlanc Scott and husband Bobby of New Iberia, George J. Trappey, III and wife Donna of New Iberia, Dr. Bernard A. Trappey and wife Ann of Kentwood, Bernie Trappey Ronkartz and husband Byron of Carencro, Claire Trappey Daly and husband David of New Iberia, Albert J. Trappey and wife Susie of Lafayette, John G. Trappey and wife Tessie of New Iberia, Michael V. Trappey and wife Simone of New Iberia.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Tomlinson Trappey, daughter, Barbara Ann Trappey, father, George Joseph Trappey, Sr., mother, Eleanor Gonsoulin Trappey, son-in-law, Timothy James LeBlanc, Sr., granddaughter, Blair Daly Oubre, grandson, Donald Delcambre Trappey, sisters, Dorothy Trappey Rice, and Mercedes Trappey Terrell.
Gift Bearers will be granddaughters Lisa Broussard Budge, Ashley Trappey Boyle, Angela Trappey Cestia, Leah Broussard Meador, Betsy Bouillion, Ellen Alyce Trappey, Dr. Alison Trappey Penton, Katherine LeBlanc Popp, Ann-Carol Trappey Indest, Amy Trappey Korrapati, Amelie Claire Trappey; Altar Servers, Lidia Marie Trappey, and Hannah Aline Trappey.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Timothy James LeBlanc Jr., Kenton Patrick LeBlanc, Barry J. Bouillion Jr., Dr. George J. Trappey IV, Jed Michael LeBlanc, Drew Mitchell LeBlanc, Dr. Ben Edgar Trappey, Dr. David Dolph Daly Jr., Marcus Christopher Daly, David Paul Trappey, Payton James Schexnayder, Joseph Benedict Trappey, and Andrew Philip Trappey.
The family would like to give special thanks to Lynn and Steve Bates, Angel Harris, Karen Gage, Sojalia Green, Glenda Green, Ashley Lopez, and Bridgeway Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the EWTN Catholic Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
To view on-line obituary and sign guest book, please go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331 is in charge of arrangements.
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November 6, 2016
Brenda, Laura and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Angers
Joyce Segura
November 4, 2016
So very sorry for your loss Trappey family.
Gail Armentor
November 4, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Trappey, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gail & Whitney
Tommy Granger
November 2, 2016
To the Family, so sorry of your loss of this Great Man. Been knowing him since I was a little boy growing up in Jeanerette. He would come to our house with his Father to have coffee after lunch. My Dad was close friends with George Sr. He's gone but will never be forgotten
Peggy Binning
November 1, 2016
Mrs. Ann, may the Lord comfort your family during this sorrowful time. All my love
D. Romans 12:12 Andrews
November 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ashley Lopez
October 31, 2016
Mrs. Brenda and Mrs. Laura and the rest of the Trappey family my heart go's out to you and your fam in your time of sorrow u guys are in my prayers i really enjoyed working with pop i never came across a family that was soo warm and sweet very kind people i thank God for blessing me to get to know you guys i will never ever forget the times i spent with pop tyj for allowing me to be a part of your family God bless you all.... love Ashley M. Lopez and Fam....
Andre LaBauve
October 31, 2016
Bernie, Claire & Trappey Family,
Sorry to hear of Mr. Trappey's passing. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Kathryn Ryan
October 31, 2016
Our deepest sympathies,
From Kathryn Connor Ryan and sons Christopher and Garrett Ryan
SojaliA Green
October 31, 2016
Ms.Laura,Ms.Brenda and the rest of the Trappey Family! I Enjoyed Working with each and every one of Yaull. i never been around a patients family that lights up the room when entering. I will never forget Popee he kept me well up to date on my Our Father Prayer and the Rosary until I know it now. I just want to thank Yaull for giving me the opportunity to work with him...Be Strong and I Will continue praying for each and every last one of you guys! Love ya
Addie & Edith Boyer
October 31, 2016
George, Bernard and your entire family,
Our condolences and prayers are with you.
George was a good man.
Beverly Wilson
October 30, 2016
Laura and Brenda,
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel your father was most fortunate to have the longevity of life to be able to see so many of his beautiful descendants. May you all be blessed to feel God's presence and love at this time.
With my love,
Beverly Broussard Wilson
roland Robichaux
October 30, 2016
Bernard,
I am sorry for your loss.I am not able
to go to the funeral as I found out too
late but my prayers are with my brother.
October 30, 2016
With Deepest Sympathies,
Jeremy and Christy Harson
Ted Haik Jr
October 30, 2016
New Iberia has lost one of it's finest founding fathers. So sorry for the loss of Mr Trappey.
Bill and Sylvia Gruber
October 30, 2016
Laura, Brenda, and Family:
Sylvia and I send our heartfelt condolences on the death of your beloved father. He was a generous man on earth, and now you have that same generous father in heaven ready to intercede with our Lord for you all. Our prayers and Masses! GOD BLESS!!
Denise Forrest Blades
October 29, 2016
so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you all
Virginia Sorrel Thibodeaux
October 29, 2016
May Gods loving arms hold you up durning this difficult time. Your dad is at peace with all the angels in heaven. He will be surely missed by all. The Sorrel family has great memories of Mr George We are forever thankful for his generosity to our father Mac Sorrel & our mother Marie. They all are together now watching over us. God Bless you all.
Jo Ellen Marten
October 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God Bless and Comfort you with his Peace and Love during this most difficult time.
Robert Granger
October 28, 2016
Such a loss. He touched so many with his enthusiasm for the best of life. My brother and I grew up with him and his visits, as well as his father, in old Jeanerette.
Larry Bodin
October 28, 2016
George, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. Had connections to your Mom from Franklin and you as our CPA.
Matt and Lori Tomlinson
October 27, 2016
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle George's passing...a man with a twinkle in his eyes and a chuckle to share, he loved his great family, he will be sorely missed and fondly remembered...
Chris & Jill Kelsey
October 27, 2016
Prayers for family and friends! So sorry for your loss!!!
Tim, Pop and Madeline @ Daspit Farm
Mary LeBlanc
October 27, 2016
Acting silly with Mary @ the LeBlanc's
Mary LeBlanc
October 27, 2016
My favorite pic of Pete and Sammy LeBlanc escorting pop into Drew and Sarah's wedding. These are 2 of his many great grandkids
Mary LeBlanc
October 27, 2016
Suzanne Autin Suer
October 27, 2016
Uncle George,
You were right when you told me last spring that I would't see you again this side of heaven! Your love & the laughter you brought with your little jokes will be sorely missed! I love you & all your amazing clan!
SHERIFF RONNY THERIOT AND STAFF
October 27, 2016
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE IN THE PASSING OF THIS VERY SPECIAL PERSON. MAY YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES HELP YOU THRU THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Gerald & Ann Viator
October 27, 2016
Our Prayer's are with the Family! Trappey's put New Iberia on the Map~ He was a Kind man! Family of Wilfred J Barrilleaux~ My Trappey's Friend. Ann & Gerald Viator
Jackie McClendon
October 27, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about this! Mr Trappey was a very good man that liked to joke around alot and i know he will be missed by many people he crossed paths with.
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