René C. Viosca, Sr.

Rene C. “Pops” Viosca returned to the arms of Jesus Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents V. Willard Viosca and Louise Fernandez Viosca, and his brother Drew Viosca. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Grundy Viosca, and his children Kristen Fuller (John) and Chuck Viosca (Becky). “Pops” was the loving grandfather of Zachary Fuller, Madison, Christopher, Alyssa, and Gabriella Viosca. He was the brother of Victor Viosca (Dionne) and Barbara Viosca, brother-in-law of Edwin Grundy, Jr. (Reny), Julie Giroir (Mike), and Vonnie Fletcher (Jimmy). He also leaves behind two generations of nieces and nephews. He had a great love of his alma maters, Jesuit High School and LSU. He was a member of the 1960 Jesuit State Championship football team and the 1961 Heavyweight State Champion in wrestling. His 1961 class has maintained an ongoing relationship which was very special to him. While acquiring a degree in Industrial Technology at LSU, he was active in Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity and a member of the LSU Tiger football team. For over 45 years, he worked as a project manager and electrical estimator. He was retired from Fisk Electric at age 75. After only 5 weeks, he was blessed with the gift of returning to the work he loved with Chester Electric. His passion for his career was evidenced by his giving spirit, rich knowledge, and keen sense of his field. He was a devout Catholic who served in various church and school ministries. He shared his faith with his family, and believed that a family must pray together to stay together. Rene was known for his intense affection for the Christmas holidays, and volunteered often to represent the jolly man in the red suit. He will be remembered by a litany of friends, family, and colleagues as having a love for his Jesuit Blue Jays, LSU Tigers, and New Orleans Saints, but most of all for his unconditional and endless love for and devotion to everything family, especially his wife, Marilyn. He deeply loved his children and grandchildren. One of his joys was taking them water skiing. His sudden departure from us will leave a void that can only partially be filled by these memories.

In lieu of flowers, donations to your local food bank will be greatly appreciated.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be held at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, LA 70065 on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. A gathering at church will begin at 11:30 a.m. until Mass. Interment will privately be held at a later date. The church kindly requests those attending the services to wear facemasks.

The family also invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.