Thursday, June 16
June 16, 2011
Jennie Pizzolato Dato
June 20, 2011Patrick Floyd Songe Sr., 73, a native of Houma, La., and resident of Bourg, La., died at 2:22 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011.
Mr. Songe was a retired measurement specialist for Mobil Oil, Superior Oil, Texas Gulf Sulfur and Columbia Gulf Transmission Company. He was also in the Army Reserve and was activated during the Bay of Pigs Crisis. He was a member of the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Choir, the Les Amis de le Chanson Choir and the St. Ann Choir. He was also a devoted church volunteer, serving on the St. Ann Parish Council and various committees, and acting as a Eucharistic minister, commentator, lector and in any other capacity that Rev. Ty requested of him. He delivered meals and communion to area residents who were unable to travel.
He was a true gentleman who earned the respect and love of all those he came in contact with. Always offering his assistance, he readily gave of his time, talent and treasure to those in need. His smile and the love that he had for his family and friends will never be forgotten and will live on in each of us.
He is survived by his children, Patrick Jr. (Cheryl), Eric and Ryan (Yvette) Songe and Monica Chauvin; sisters, Bessie Wallace and Karen Songe; brothers, Harvey and Leland Songe; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maybelle Songe; parents, Elie and Gladys Songe; sister, Evelyn Breaux; and infant brother, Eugene.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The St. Vincent de Paul Society are preferred.
Burial was at St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery in Bourg. (Falgout)
