Birth date: Oct 18, 1957 Death date: Jun 16, 2006
Captain Jackie J. Chauffe, Jr., on Friday, June 16, 2006. A 23 year veteran of the Mandeville Fire Protection District #4. Beloved son of Catherine Weber and Jackie J. Chauffe, Sr. Brother of Keith Chauffe, Mary Chauffe Haile and Read Obituary
Cannot believe the email I just received from Mary. My heart aches for you. I am stricken with sadness and flashback to years ago.
I remember Jackie as a young man, the cool older brother, great laugh, smile and crazy hair in his face.
Thinking of you all, God bless, and may peace be with Jackie.
I met Jackie when I was 12 years old when he and Billy Esquinance answered a run at our house. Even though I wanted to be a firefighter ever since I was a young child, Jackie ignited the passion for the fire service that enabled my dream to come to fruition.
I shared many laughs with Jackie - some with him and some at his expense. He was fun person to be around and I will cherish the times he and I spent together.
As quoted from Squrt 16/Ladder 8's memorial honoring one of their firefighters... "Rest now Brother... we'll take it from here".
So sorry to hear about your loss, we were in San Antonio last week, I did get the news before I got home, but just read it in the paper. I can just see Keith, Jackie and my boys playing together, when we first moved to Mandeville. Our prayers are with you and family in this time of sorrow.
May it comfort you to know that the one you love is home with Jesus, resting in His arms in everlasting peace.
A poem that helped me when I lost my Mom:
I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I am free. I'm following the path God has laid, you see. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I, too, will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee. God wanted me now; He set me free!
God Bless You, Anita Madden Ussery
Thank you for being a great friend and the best limo driver ever. You will always be in my prayers. Your friend always, Jacob
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
Audrey France Richoux
I was so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences at your loss.
Lorraine
As a native of Mandeville, there are few names that are synonymous with this great town. One is the Chauffe family. Jackie dedicated many years to his community. I can remember responding to calls where Jackie was, and he would always have a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. Helen Keller once said "We are never really happy until we brighten the lives of others". Jackie brightened many lives.
My sincerest sympathy to the Chauffe family.
All of us who knew an worked with Jackie will miss him greatly. His accomplishments at Fire District #4 will long be remembered.
Bill Dobson, Commissioner Fire Protection District #4
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time.
Love, LouEllen & Jim
