Mary Grezaffi
August 19, 2020
Tropical Depression 13 forms in the Atlantic
August 19, 2020
November 10, 1934 – August 18, 2020
John “CoCo” Norris Dean, Sr., age 85, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 in his granddaughters’ arms. He was native of Dulac, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a wake for John “CoCo” Dean, Sr. Monday August 24, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Tuesday August 25, 2020 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
CoCo was survived by his daughters, Evalina Pellegrin, Earline Collins (T Bruce), Arlene LeBoeuf (Rodney Sr.), Tara D. Fitch (Zac); sixteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; half-brothers, Joe Dean, Ross Dean; half-sister, Rose Pierre, and son in law, Raymond Garrison, Sr.
CoCo is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Eva Dean; son, John Dean, Jr.; parents, Clarence and Eva Mae Fazzio Dean; brother, Joseph “Bolo” Ivy Dean, Sr.; sisters, Wilda “Tunt Da” Verdin, Anna Mae “Tunt Meon” Gregoire; half-brother, Wilbert Dean, and son in law Ricky Pellegrin.
CoCo was a loving and patient husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and watching wrestling. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of John “CoCo” Norris Dean, Sr.
