Rickey Matherne Sr.

Rickey T. Matherne passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the age of 66 with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a life long resident of Lafitte. Although he was a commercial fisherman for most of his life, he ended his career as a petroleum landman. He was the treasurer of Concerned Shrimpers of America, a member of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, owner and publisher of the Commercial Fisherman Magazine, and a member of the Jefferson Parish Marine Fisheries Advisory Board.

Preceded in death by his parents Betty Wiseman Matherne and Antoine "Roy" Matherne. Survived by his loving wife, Joyce Matherne, of 46 years. Father of Rickey T. Matherne Jr. (Shannon), Kelly M. Matherne and Ginger M. Szush (Andrew). Grandfather of Rickey Matherne III, Grace Matherne, Avery Matherne, Lea Matherne, Adam Matherne, Andrew Szush Jr. and Austin Szush. Brother of Glenn Matherne, Terry Matherne (Patricia), Arthur Matherne, Louis Matherne (Debra), Charlotte LeBlanc (Lanvin). Brother-in-law of Bruce Autin (Patricia) and Wanda Adam (Garrell). He will be missed by numerous family friends, nephews and nieces including his great niece Madison Claire Matherne.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 30,2019 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 8:00am to 10:00am with a Mass to follow at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 1501 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, Louisiana. Interment will be held at St. Pius X Cemetery in Crown Point, Louisiana.