Birth date: Aug 22, 1957 Death date: Jan 29, 2018
Gene W. Lafitte, Jr., age 60, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018, the victim of a brain aneurysm. He was born in Lake Charles, LA to Gene W. Lafitte, Sr. and Jacquelyn Kay Moeller. Gene was reared in New Orleans, graduating f Read Obituary
Mr. & Mrs. Lafitte, David and Lyn,
I was so sorry to read about Gene in the recent Newman News magazine I received today. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and hope each of you are as well as can be.
Robin (Rob) Rideau
Vero Beach, FL
I am so sorry we have lost Gene. He was a prince of a guy and I'll miss him. My heartfelt sympathies to his family. Gene & I last spoke when we lost out mutual friend, Allen Gamble. Texted a few times about trying to make Allen's services in New Orleans on Jan. 20. We both wanted to attend but were unable. Gene was attending a family wedding and work preempted me.
I learned of Gene's death on Feb. 9. I regret not being able to attend his services to honor this dear man.
I only met Gene about a year and a half ago, Nevertheless, he made a deep impression on me and I was totally devastated sudden passing. I will greatly miss his always intelliLouis gent and interesting conversation he would have with me at Mandina's.
Deepest Sympathy,
Nancy G. Wogan
Gene Lafitte Jr, bigger than this life. The words that others have written here ring so true, including "elegant man of the people, a prince and a renaissance man." Yes, yes, yes. A mutual friend commented how he loved Gene’s contagious laughter. And those looks he would deliver...
Gene shared his incredibly sensitive and insightful soul, creative talents, oh-so-sharp intellect, kindness and generosity with us day in and day out and with gusto. With so much knowing in one being he exploded with life, reached out to, shared with, cared for, helped. Always. He loved his family and friends with ferocity. He knew what was right and good in this world, blending insight with the here and now. He understood and absorbed faster than others, naturally elegant in his execution. He did not feel special for his many gifts, talents and ways, simply himself. Greatness.
His big impact will continue, keeping him close. I would place a fortune on him continuing to affect those of us sticking around here in various positive ways. Here is to you, grand and glorious man. You will be missed each and every day and by the buckets. In our efforts to try to find some peace in this you have given us your greatest challenge. Help?
Gene was a prince of a man and reliable friend. During our last conversation he was kind enough to refer to my wife and me as "dear friends"- because that's the kind of thing Gene would, and was unafraid to, say. He was the most sincere person I've ever met. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many, many friends.
Erik D. Garza
It was always a pleasure speaking with Gene. He was a very intelligent man with such a diverse background. He will surely be missed by many loved ones and friends.
Bill Moynihan
Mandeville
I’m glad he told me to take these Christmas Eve. He told my son to make a silly face, but when I saw his, I cracked up. Always the life of the party. We will miss our Uncle Gene
Lyn:
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for the loss of your brother.
Aimee
