Vincent J. (Sonny) Monistere, born August 29, 1953, met the Father on January 21, 2021. He was born in Independence, LA and a resident of BR. He was a Christian man of faith and loved to read the Bible. And a lifelong musician. Vincent graduated from Glen Oaks HS (71), attended LSU and was in the marching band. He graduated NLU and taught music and other subjects in BR High Schools. He loved all music-gospel, rock, ballads and played trumpet, drums, guitar, mandolin, organ and sang too. Had a vast instrument and CD collection. He enjoyed listening to his many musician friends in BR and usually they let him sit-in with them. That made his day along with enjoying pizza, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Mex, fried chicken, Indian & Pho food. He worshiped and played music with many area churches and is playing now in heaven for sure. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent L & Mary N. Monistere. Survived by sisters, Nina Huffstetler, Carol Breen, brother, Samuel (Sammy) Monistere and wife Delma; nephews and nieces, Scott and wife Olivia Huffstetler, and their sons, Jack, Davis & Sam Huffstetler, Nicole Huffstetler, Joey Breen, Darla Lambert; and his cat Pip. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd, BR., on Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 1:30 to 5:00 pm with funeral service at 3:00. Donations can be made to your favorite charity.
