Norman Joseph Francise Sr.

A retired maintenance worker with Shell Oil Corp., he died Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 8:50 a.m. at his home. He was 77 and a resident and native of White Castle. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, White Castle, on Sunday, June 3, was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, White Castle, at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Phil Spano, celebrant. Entombment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Wilbert Francise; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Mark Callegan of White Castle and Sheila and Travis Bourgeois of Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Norman Jr. and Missy Francise of Prairieville and Tommy Francise of Plaquemine; eight grandchildren, Lacey and Lance Callegan, Erin Francise, Bailey, Annslee and Elaine Bourgeois and Kaitlyn and Abby Francise; and brother, Dr. Mike Francise of White Castle. Preceded in death by his parents, Naheem M. and Anastasia George Francise; brother, Ernest and wife Rita Francise; sister, Elaine Iupe; and cousin, Michel Francise. Special thanks to Dr. Georgia Reine and staff, Hospice of Baton Rouge nurses and aides and his faithful caregivers. Pallbearers will be Mark Callegan, Travis Bourgeois, Norman Francise Jr., Tommy Francise, Lance Callegan and Jamie Francise. Honorary pallbearers are former members of Plaquemine High School Boxing Team, Conrad Beadle and Billy Matthews. He received a boxing scholarship to LSU. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.