Henry Joseph Dufour

Henry “Niga” Joseph Dufour entered peacefully into heaven on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 of complications from a knee surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Suzanne Tassin Dufour. Loving father of Melissa Dufour Dufrene (Tracy). A proud grandfather of Bailey and Kristan Dufrene. Son of the late Theoma Eschette Dufour and Hunley Dufour. Brother of Hunley Dufour (Cindy) and preceded in death by Gary Dufour, Sr. and Richard Dufour (Sandra) He is also survived by his sister-in-law Trudy Dufour, Godfather of Kody Tassin, numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

“Niga” worked at Acme Truck Lines as a truck driver and was owner of My Father’s Junk Yard Bar. Upon retirement, he enjoyed gardening and hunting, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. His favorite thing in life was counting down the days until the Tarpon Rodeo in Grand Isle with Chick Chighizola. His goal in life was to make all those around him happy and he always brought laughter wherever he went.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Westside Leitz-Eagan funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment following in McDonoughville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Online condolences available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com