Lawrence Robinson
October 2, 2008
Maybelle Baudoin Caillet
October 6, 2008
Posted Friday, October 3, 2008
Winfield Joseph Friloux Sr., living his adult life in Luling, La., moved to Houma, La., in 2006 and was a resident of Chauteau Terrebonne in Houma, died peacefully with his family at his side and entered into eternal rest at 11:55 p.m. Monday, September 29.
He is survived by his children, Kevin Friloux and wife Angie, Winfield J. “Winnie” Friloux Jr. and wife Cathy, Keith Friloux and wife Lauren; brother of Clifford, Alvin, Irvin, Amos and Dennis Friloux, Melba Lemoine, Dorothy Plaisance and Betty Baudoin; three special sisters-in-law, Ethel Savoie, Roberta Landry and Beverly Trayal; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Eunice Savoie Friloux; and his parents, Leonie Robert Friloux and Denis Friloux.
During his lifetime, he acquired the nicknames “Ducky” and “Chester” and in later life “Winn” and Chet”. He was affectionately known to his grandkids and great-grandkids as “Pappy”. He was an athlete at Westwego High, where he graduated. He honorably served in World War II with the 363rd Engineers, Company D, SS, being discharged with the rank of staff sergeant. He served in the Middle East and received the European North African Medal, the Good Conduct and Victory Medals. He was a member of the Luling VFW Post No. 3750 and Baudoin-Loupe American Legion Post No. 316.
He was for many years an active member of St. Anthony and Holy Family Parishes in Luling. He was a retired homebuilder, building hundreds of homes in St. Charles and neighboring parishes. He took special pride in the construction of Willowdale Country Club, of which he was a charter member. He was one of the first coaches in the St. Charles Recreation Association, teaching many young boys to enjoy America’s pastime. He was an avid Saints fan from the time of the team coming into New Orleans until the time he left us.
He left us with his strength, his devotion to his wife and kids and his untiring goodwill. We will miss him greatly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude in Memphis.
He was buried at St. Charles Cemetery.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
