Thomas Edward Labat Sr.

Thomas Edward Labat Sr., age 80, of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Saturday September 22, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA. surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born August 20, 1938 in Vacherie, LA. and was a longtime resident of Gonzales, LA.. Thomas was a retired Chief Financial Officer for LaRoche Chemical Plant and a Deacon at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in St. Gabriel, LA. and a former Deacon at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales, LA.. Visitation will begin on Wednesday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church-1022 N. Burnside Ave.-Gonzales, LA. 70737 from 9:00 am until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am celebrated by Bishop Michael Duca and co-celebrated by Rev. Charlie Landry. Entombment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery, 604 E Highway 30, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. Acting as pallbearers for Thomas will be his fellow Deacons.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Mary Ann Schexnayder Labat of Gonzales, La.,1 daughter; Ann Marie Labat and partner Lois Samer of Ft. Collins, CO. and 1 son ; Thomas "Tommy" Labat Jr. and spouse Melanie Simon Labat of Gonzales, LA.. Also survived by 3 grandchildren-Courtney Labat Landry and spouse Logan Landry; Heather Labat and Gabrielle "Gabbie" Labat.

Thomas was preceded in death by 1 daughter; Jacinta Cecile Labat; Parents; Edward Benoit Labat and Cecile Ocmand Labat. Thomas was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2657 in Gonzales, LA. and Sons of the American Revolution General Philemon Thomas Chapter. Thomas was ordained as a Deacon in May of 1996 and was the former director of the Diaconate of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

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