Melvin Adrian DeJean, Jr.

Melvin Adrian DeJean, Jr. was carried by the angels to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after losing his battle with cancer. Mel was a lifelong resident of Norco, Louisiana. Mel is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Weber DeJean, his daughter, Chantel Inez DeJean and her sons, Aaron, Zephan, and Ethan Cohen, his son Bret Michael DeJean and daughter-in-law, Dana Lowry DeJean, and their children, Taylor and Connor DeJean. He is also survived by Manon’s children, Ayden DeJean and Camryn Guerin. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Patricia DeJean Costa and his brother, Dennis DeJean and his wife, Martin DeJean. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Jan Mauduit (Dale), Sil Chauvin, Stephanie Patick and Michele Florence (Barry) as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Manon Angelle DeJean, his parents, Melvin and Inez Simon DeJean and his in-laws, Augustin “Git” and Rita Becnel Weber.

Mel was a lifelong educator. He graduated from St. Charles Borromeo High School in Destrehan, LA. He received his BA Degree in Education from Southeastern LA. University in Hammond, La. where he was a member of the KDT fraternity. He then received his Master’s Degree in Education from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.

Mr. DeJean was a principal, teacher, and coach at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Norco, LA for 25 years. Mel served on the St. Charles Parish School Board for 8 years. He then went on to teach World History at Destrehan High School in Destrehan, La for 14 years before retiring in 2004.

He was known as “Mel” to his friends and family, “Dad” to his children, “Poppi” to his grandchildren, and “Sluggo” to his many cousins. Mel was a member of the Bonnet Carre Rod and Gun Club (LaBranche) and “The DPC”, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, and hanging out with friends. He enjoyed grilling, family and school events, and outdoor activities in his retirement years. The family wishes to thank the amazing doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers at Ochsner Medical Center for their outstanding care of Mel during this sorrowful time. In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital requested. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 401 Spruce St. Norco, LA, at 11:30 AM; visitation will begin at 9AM. Inurnment will follow Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, 13396 River Rd. Destrehan, LA. The family asks that all who attend the services please wear a mask and maintain social distancing. To share a memory with the family please visit www.HCAlexander.com.