Clarence "CJ" Joseph Savoie Daigle

CJ was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. A proud graduate of Louisiana State University, he earned his degree in Engineering and went on to serve as Chief Engineer and later Plant Manager at Savoie Industries Sugar Factory for an impressive forty-three years.

CJ was deeply involved in his community and professional field. He was a member of the American Sugar Cane League, a Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, and an active participant in the Donaldsonville Elks Club. He served as a Board Director of Savoie Industries, which later became Lula-Westfield, for thirty-seven years, and was also a dedicated board member of Foti Finance for over four decades.

A faithful parishioner of St. Jules Catholic Church, CJ gave generously of his time and talents. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, a choir member, was involved in the maintenance committee and a volunteer for the Allons Manger festival. For fifty plus years, he attended Manresa House of Retreats.

In his free time, CJ loved being surrounded by his family. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing. Known for his caring nature, he consistently put the needs of others before his own. If something was broken, everyone knew CJ was the one to fix it.

CJ's life was a testament to service, love, and dedication. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched and the strong foundation he helped build in both his family and his community.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of sixty-two years, Patsy Grisaffe Daigle; three sons, Tim Daigle (Dawn), Dr. Bryan Daigle (Dodi) and John Daigle (Jennifer); nine grandchildren; Dr. Seth Daigle (Carley), Sera Daigle (fiancé Hayden), Sophie Daigle, Hayes Daigle, Chase Daigle, Landon Daigle, John Robert Daigle and Aubree Daigle; two great grandchildren, Addison and Madeline Daigle; six siblings, Wilfred Daigle (Glenda), Dickie Daigle (Kate), Raymond Daigle (Wing), Barbara Batulis (Bryan), Michael Daigle (Celeste) and Dr. Robert Daigle (Julie).

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Julius and Mildred Daigle.

A visitation will be held at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, LA, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9am until Rosary at 11:30am then Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm. Conducting the service will be Fr. Thomi Thomas. Interment to follow in the church mausoleum.

The family would like to extend their thanks to CJ’s loving caretakers, Tiffanie Ollis and Ethel Anderson and his special nurse, Kristie LeJeune for their care and support throughout his time of need.

The pallbearers will be Dr. Seth Daigle, Hayes Daigle, Chase Daigle, Landon Daigle, John Robert Daigle, Wilfred Daigle, Paul Grisaffe and Hayden Richard. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Daigle, Dr. Robert Daigle, Dickie Daigle, Raymond Daigle and Bryan Batulis.