Newell "Butch" Philip Naquin Jr.

Newell “Butch” Philip Naquin, Jr. passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 74. He was always the life of the party and his contagious smile will be missed greatly. Loving husband of the late Patricia Naquin. He was the beloved father of Vickie St. Germain and father-in-law of Stephen St. Germain. Caring Paw-Paw of Bryce Davis, Madison Davis, Matthew St. Germain and Jonathan St. Germain. Brother of Judy LaGrange, Louise “Pepper” Hall, and the late Gwendolyn Naquin and Marilyn Szabary. Son of the late Newell Philip Naquin, Sr. and Louise Barbin Naquin. Adoring fiancé and partner of Monique Whittaker. Brother-by-heart of Jamie and Vickie Barthel. Honorary father of Jammielynn Achary and Shane Barthel. Honorary grandfather of Chersten Reed and Logan Achary. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He is also survived by Monique’s daughter, Penelope and son, Joey.

He proudly served his country as an Airman in the United States Navy for two years, 22 months, and 23 hours. Butch was an honorary lifetime volunteer with the Kenner Fire Department #38. He worked at Pellerin-Milnor for over 30 years and Wal-Mart for ten years. He was full-of-life and never said no to anyone who asked for his help. His favorite saying was “Its five-o-clock somewhere.” He was always fun to be around and loved dancing. Everyone who knew him will miss him dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006 on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1PM. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Mass time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. To leave a lasting memory you shared with Butch, please visit www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com