Robert “Bob” Wayne Girardot, 90, peacefully passed from this life surrounded by family and met his savior Jesus Christ on August 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly 11 days prior, his parents, Justin and Irene Girardot, siblings Gail McIntosh, Beverly Dunn, infant brother Leo and two infant sons, Timothy Patrick, and Michael Wayne. He is survived by his children Brian (Kelly), Phyllis (Jerry), David (Heidi), Laura (Jeffery) and Aileen (Chris). He will forever be “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren Matthew (Jamie), Christina (Adam), Jessica, Justin, Danielle (PJ), Rachel, Patrick, Joey, Claire, Austin (Maggie), Landon, Dylan (Ariel), Brandon (Melissa) and Taylor and great-grandchildren Tanner, Carson, Kimber, Kaiden, Colt, Kaia, Royce, Jane, Kohen, Kullen and Blakely. He is also survived by a brother, John Girardot of Aurora, IL and a host of nieces and nephews. Bob grew up in the small town of Waterloo, Indiana and graduated from Waterloo High School. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then moved to South Louisiana to work for Shell Oil Company at the Norco Refinery where he worked for the next 40 years. He served two years in the US Army from 1954-1956 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He met his future wife, Beverly, in 1957 and they married in 1958 and he was fortunate to have 63 beautiful years with her. He was the most hard working and honest man and dedicated his life to providing for his family. He devoted his life to his family and the Catholic Church passing along the importance of both family and faith to his children and grandchildren. He managed to volunteer in everything associated with their lives and the Church. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Metairie for 31 years. He was an active member of the SMM Holy Name Society where he held many leadership positions and participated in the Radio Rosary, he was part of the Monday night group that counted the weekly collections for the Church for many years, ran the hamburger booth for many years at the parish fair as well as worked in the money room, served as a Eucharistic Minister and in later years even after he moved to Destrehan was part of the SMM Finance Committee and School Board. In 1978, he received the Order of the St. Louis Medallion for his continued service to the Catholic Church. While his children were in high school, he was an active member of St. Mary’s Dominican High School Parents club serving as President in the 1983-1984 school year, participated in the DHS Parents Club Variety Shows and dedicated time as a member of the Holy Cross High School Band Parents Club. He worked tirelessly for his family in his job but never missed events in their lives. In 1994, he moved back to Destrehan, LA and became a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, which was the Catholic Church where he married in 1958. His faith was extremely important to him and in his later years he attended daily Mass at SMM and then later at SCB where he sometimes led the rosary and read at Mass. He was a Eucharistic Minister at SCB and brought Communion to the sick including his wife and was also a member of the Men of Manresa. He supported his grandchildren in their many endeavors and was very proud of all that they did. His family and their education were very important to him and he made sure to do all he could to ensure everyone received a good education. In his retirement years, he was able to travel the world, attend Notre Dame Football games and visit family. He was an excellent cook and was able to spend more time in the kitchen once he retired. He loved cooking for his large family and he made the best homemade ice cream and beignets in town. His last several years were tough as he watched his wife decline and his own memory and ability to do things become more difficult but he always had his faith. Every night you could always find his rosary in his pocket while he was sleeping. The family wishes to say a special thank you to all of the staff at Ochsner St. Charles Hospital in Luling, LA, Lakeside Hospice especially Valerie, Jacquelyn and Lennard as well as his devoted caregivers; Ms. Mary, Fay, Loni, Janice, Stephanie, Bambi, Andree, Donna, Peggy, Penny, Christine, Lynette, Erin, Nell, Rowena and Rosinette. These ladies are God’s Angels and they loved and cared for our dad like their own. We are forever grateful to every one of you. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10AM, Mass of Christian Burial to being at 11:30AM. Burial will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Cemetery, 13396 River Rd. Destrehan, LA. In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations to St. Mary’s Dominican High School, Holy Cross High School, Mount Carmel Academy or the Alzheimer’s Association are preferred. Please visit www.HCAlexander.com.
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