Raymond Octave Berthelot

Raymond Octave Berthelot passed away on October 18, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of 50 years to Rose Berthelot. Loving father of Raymond Berthelot Jr. (Dina), Dawn Nicole Bassett (the late Kevin) and his “adopted” son, Ross “Frog” Babin. Grandfather of Oriana Marie Berthelot and Hannah Rose Bassett. Brother of Jackie Berthelot (Joyce), the late Richard Berthelot and August “Bumpsy” Berthelot. Son of the late Octave “Jack” Berthelot and Mary Munch Berthelot. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
He was born in Westwego, LA, resided in Marrero, LA and was extremely proud of his Westwego heritage and his adopted hometown of Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam War. He later worked for many years with Louisiana Power & Light Co., Avondale Shipyard and as an entrepreneur, was vice-president of American Contractors and proprietor of the Swamp Inn. He served his community as past-president of the Westwego Rotary Club and a member of David Crockett Vol. Fire Company No. 1. During his years, he touched the lives and hearts of so many people and will be sadly missed.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Bishop Ott Shelter-St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baton Rouge, LA ( www.svdpbr.com/Shelter.aspx ).
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, LA on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Mausoleum.
Visitation will take place at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday from 6 PM to 10 PM, resuming on Saturday from 8 AM to 10:30 AM. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .