Rodger “Roger” Emanuel Labit, 87, also known as “Poppy”, of Metairie, Louisiana, peacefully departed this life to our Heavenly Father on June 28, 2019, surrounded by his family to meet again with his beloved wife, Ann Labit.
He is survived by his two loving sons, Roger L. Labit (Dale) and Denton Labit (Cathy); his four grandchildren, Shari Labit Zeringue, Michael Labit, Kelly Labit and Leah Labit; 12 great-grandchildren, Cody, Gabrielle, Hailey, Devan, J.T., Brooke, Gaige, Kassidy, Shyanne, Ollie, Rylie and Michael Edgard. Great-great grandfather to Meghan, Isabella and Trey Duhe.
He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Catherine Labit.
Roger retired from Magnetek Inc. He was a stranger to none, loved by many and will be dearly missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, held in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until Mass. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary Magdalen Church in Metairie, LA.
