Roy Ronald Rousset

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, James H. Rousset and Elizabeth Campora Rousset.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Janet Vignes Rousset; daughters, Dawn Grass (Pete), Dina Rousset, Joan Rousset; sons, James Rousset (Missy), Roy Rousset (Melissa); sister, Sandra Haro; Grandchildren, Amanda, Dillon, Meghan, Emily, Rebecca, Nathaniel, Noah, Shane, Mallory and Melanie; 2 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Paulette Phipps; and brother-in-law, Keith Vignes.

After graduating from St. Aloysius High School and attending LSU for 3 years, Roy joined the U.S. Army Reserves. He later became a florist. Roy was a devout catholic and parishioner of St. Angela Merici. He was a kind and gentle soul who married his high school sweetheart. His passions after retiring were traveling the world, spending time with his family and gardening. He was also a member of Cosmopolitan International and square dance and round dance clubs. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday August 4, from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. followed by a funeral mass at 12 P.M. at St. Angela Merici and officiated by Fr. Beau Charbonnet. Interment will be private in All Saints Mausoleum.

Family asks you to consider donations to St. Angela Merici at 900 Beverly Garden Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 or Second Harvest Food Bank at 700 Edwards Ave, New Orleans, LA 70123.

The family wishes to give a special thank you to all of the wonderful caregivers throughout the years who took such good care of Roy.

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