Willie Pitre, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 13, 2015 at 11:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Willie Pitre, Jr., 70, who passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at his residence.
Visitation will be observed on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and resumes Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:00 am until the time of services, at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
A rosary will be recited Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 6:00 pm at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
Entombment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette, at a later date.
Father Keith LaBove, Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lafayette, will officiate.
Willie was born July 13, 1944 in Lawtell, LA and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. He graduated from Lawtell High School. A proud veteran, Willie served as an A1C E-4 in the United States Air Force. He worked as a Chief Operating Officer for Louisiana State Newspapers. Willie was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lafayette. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, cook and outdoorsman. Willie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and loving brother. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Willie is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Corinne Fontenot Pitre; son, Michael C. Pitre and his wife, Erica of Gonzales and his daughter, Adele Pitre of Lafayette; three sisters, Eula Mae Faul (Joe) of Lafayette, Ethel Faul (Carlton) of Opelousas and Mary Lou Meche of Maurice; four grandchildren, Jacob Hollier, Anna Marie Pitre, Emily Katherine Pitre and Bonnie Dimitry and numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Pitre, Sr. and Marie Manuel Pitre; two sisters, Winnie Mae Lee and Anita Kaye Soileau and brother-in-law, Doak Meche.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Willie’s name to Miles Perret Cancer Services, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508, www.milesperret.org.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St., (337) 981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.