Norman J. "Poonie" Pitre

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Posted Friday, November 28, 2008

Norman J. “Poonie” Pitre, 85, a native of Lafourche Crossing, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Tuesday, November 25.


He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Corinne Bourgeois Pitre.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Pitre Sr. and Emily Aupied Pitre; brothers, Lawrence Pitre Jr. and Wilson Pitre; and sisters, Solange Pitre Orgeron and Florence Pitre Waguespack.

He enjoyed country music, watching westerns on television and took pride in doing yard work.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A memorial service will follow with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Norman J. “Poonie” Pitre