L.J. Joseph
April 24, 2009Louis Folse Sr.
April 28, 2009Posted Monday, April 27, 2009
Colonel (Ret.) Philip D. Rabalais, M.D., 65, a devoted father, grandfather, friend, pediatrician, and retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, passed away at home in Thibodaux Wednesday, April 22.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Ellender Rabalais; sons, M. Scott Rabalais and wife Joy, and Sean Rabalais and wife Melissa of Lafayette, La.; brother, Raphael J. Rabalais and wife Paula of New Orleans, La.; sisters, Juanita LeBlanc and husband Bruce of Gonzales, La., and Dorothy “Dot” Landry and husband Alfred of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Landon, Morgan, and Jocelyn Rabalais; and numerous relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughters, Monique Katrine and Jeanne Nicole Rabalais; and parents, Raphael J. and Erexine B. Rabalais.
He was a graduate of Jesuit High School, Loyola University, and LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He practiced pediatrics from 1974 to 1999 in Thibodaux and Houma, La., before joining West Jefferson Medical Center Pediatric ER. He will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Manresa House of Retreats P.O. Box 89, Convent, La 70723; Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St. New Orleans, La 70119; or Covenant House of New Orleans 611 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, April 27, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with mass to follow. Interment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum.
Landry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
