Marcel “Sonny” “Captain Hook” Vinet, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Born on February 9, 1936, he was 77 years old. Beloved husband of Juanita Ann Sears Vinet. Father of Mark Vinet, Wayne Vinet (Patty), Cindy V. Camardelle (Randel), Wendy V. LeBlanc (Kevin), Donald Bodenheimer (Louise), and Gina V. Reeks, the late Todd Valence. Also survived by 14 loving grandchildren, 17 loving great-grandchildren, and a net full of nieces and nephews. Brother of Lena Pellagalle (the late Adrian), Julia Babineaux (Antoine), Josephine Forrest, Victor Vinet, Sr. (JoAnn), Mary Cecil Carter, Katherine Gobert (the late Paul), Pauline Collins (James), Francis Martin (William), Christopher Vinet, Sr., Rebecca Petras (David). Preceded in death by his parents, Sandu LaChute Vinet and Marcel Vinet, Sr. A native of Algiers and resident of Marrero for 18 years. He was a retired truck driver, an avid fisherman, and most importantly loved spending time with his family. He always had a smile on his face, and never met a stranger. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services from Westside Leitz-Eagan, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Monday Morning, February 18, 2013 at 11:00. Visitation will be held on Sunday Evening from 5:00 until 10:00, and Monday Morning from 8:00 until service time. Interment to follow in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Grace Baptist Church, Marrero. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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