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Frederick Joseph Gonsoulin

January 6, 2021

Frederick Gonsoulin Obituary

Frederick Joseph Gonsoulin passed away peacefully, at home with family at his side, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Covington, LA at the age of 78. He was born in 1942 in New Orleans, LA to the late Edwin Joseph Gonsoulin and Denise Blanchard Gonsoulin. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was a meat-cutter for over 50 years starting his career at Canal-Villere and finishing at Langenstein’s specializing in crafting the Turducken before retiring to Metairie and later Covington. Fred was the beloved husband of 58 years to Sylvia Knower Gonsoulin who predeceased him in death by a mere 6 weeks. He was also preceded in death by brothers Edwin Joseph Gonsoulin, Donald Gonsoulin, Robert Gonsoulin, Carl Gonsoulin and sisters Gloria Davis, Lorraine Gonsoulin, and JoAnn Marie Gonsoulin Kempf; grandchildren Frederick, III and Gabriella; great granddaughter Hattie. He is survived by sisters Gayle Bourgeois, Mable Babin, and Ruth Paris. As a devoted father, Fred, along with Sylvia raised seven children: Denise Kuhn (Billy), Rita Hanchey (Damon), Kelly Gonsoulin (Albert), Shannon Julien (Donald), Frederick Gonsoulin Jr., Jennifer Gonsoulin (John), and Nicholas Gonsoulin (Alissa); Grandchildren: Danielle Kiser, Heather Gonsoulin, Kristen Cosgrove, Loren Hanchey, Shane Jarrell, Tyler Kuhn, Connor Kuhn, Madeline Gonsoulin, Reagan Kuhn, Taylor Julien, Gabriel Hanchey, Madison Jarrell, Charlotte Copeland, and Sean Gonsoulin; Great grandchildren: Harper, Aamyah, Jeramiah, Emalie, Ryon, Hayden, Peyton, Amelia, Isabella, and Abigail. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Serenity Funeral Home, 20419 Highway 36, Covington, LA on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Visitation begins at 11:00 AM, and Service begins at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Abita Springs Cemetery, Abita Springs, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com

Funeral HomeSerenity Funeral Home
20419 Hwy 36
Covington LA - 70433
US
(985) 875-1131
(985) 875-1132

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