Claude Joseph Cheramie

Georgia Robbins Smith
January 2, 2009
Milton Short
January 6, 2009
Georgia Robbins Smith
January 2, 2009
Milton Short
January 6, 2009

Posted Monday, January 5, 2009

Claude Joseph Cheramie, 70, a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Patterson, La., died Monday, December 29, 2008.


He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dolores Pitre Cheramie; one son, Shane A. Cheramie and wife Ray Ann of Houma, La.; one daughter, Selena Cheramie Shannon and husband Casey of Berwick, La.; sister-in-law, Phyllis Pitre Zullo of Houston, Tx.; grandchildren, Sarah Domangue Veillion and husband Gregory, Rebecca Ann Domangue, Brady Timothy Shannon and Shane Julian Cheramie; and step-grandchildren, Jacob Micheal Broussard and John Micheal Broussard.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian A. Cheramie and Bridgette Orgeron Cheramie; and two sisters, Bella Cheramie and Thelma Cheramie Bruce, of Cut Off, La.

He worked as a wireline operator in the oilfield. Claude, better known at Popie, enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very giving person and did anything for his family and friends.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, January 5, and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, La.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Claude Joseph Cheramie