Leonard LaSalle
Leonard LaSalle, 83, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born on September 19, 1939, in Beaumont, to Odette Louviere and Leon LaSalle.
Leonard was a graduate of South Park High School, and then went into the United States Marine Corps. While serving as a Marine, he played taps for the military funerals in Southeast Texas. Leonard retired from Lucent Technologies after 38 years. His hobbies included music, dancing, motorcycles, skydiving, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. Leonard was a founding member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, where he and his wife served as Eucharistic ministers for many years. His tenacity and zest for life are among the many things he will be remembered for. Leonard loved Tiki Island, fishing with Jean, and Saturday night Mass followed by The Original Mexican Café in Galveston. He walked every single day, rain or shine, even while battling cancer. Leonard’s signature wave was a big thumbs up. His porch was a gathering spot for neighbors, and they all looked forward to wine time and sharing the events of the day.
Survivors include his son, Coy Lynn LaSalle; grandchildren, Meghan Cobb; Marshall Cobb; Amanda Cobb Hart and her husband, Jonathan; Juliette LaSalle; Gabrielle LaSalle; Caden LaSalle; Brock LaSalle; and Austin Wells; great-grandchildren, Jax LaSalle, and Josey LaSalle; sisters, Sanna Cammarata and Charolette Westfall and her husband, Fred; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ada Jean McGhee LaSalle; and son, Jimmy Cobb.
Memorial contributions for Mr. LaSalle may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
A gathering of Mr. LaSalle’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with his Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- November 29, 2022
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- November 29, 2022
- 6:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- November 30, 2022
- 11:00 am
Interment
Magnolia Cemetery
- 2291, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
Deepest Sympathy for the family of Leonard. He was such a friendly happy man. Rest In Peace Leonard with Jean.
tom hill,I worked with Leonard when I first hired back on with Lucent.He was a great person to work with. My deepest sympathy to his family. May he R.I.P
Leonard and Jean were the best friends and next door neighbors ever. We had many shared moments and fond memories throughout the years. Rest in peace.
Joe & I send our condolences & prayers to Coy & family. Leonard fought the good fight, & is rejoicing with Jean in heaven. May he Rest In Eternal Peace.
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Leonard and Jean were our friends for many years and they are both missed terribly. We spent many good times on trips, listening to music (Leonard”s favorite thing), eating crawfish, fishing and evenings on the porch with them at Tiki. He was one of a kind and we know he is in heaven and happy to be back with Jean.
I have many fond memories growing up in South Park along with Leonard and friends. Even as adults we crossed paths occasionally with Jean and Leonard. He will be missed. Rest in peace, friend.
See you on the other side,
Tommy Mazzu
Condolences and prayers for Sanna, Charlotte and Coy and families and Jim’s family. Miss my life long buddy and best man at my and Anna Marie`s wedding and me and Anna Marie being witnesses to Leonard and Jean’s wedding. Hope to meet with Leonard, Jean and Anna Marie again for one of many great fishing trips and Southpark gatherings. May Leonard rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Don Mazzu and Family
My sympathy for your families’ loss. May Leonard RIP!
Leonard was a dear friend. Tiki will not be the same with him. We will miss me him terribly but he is in the arms of our Lord and reunited with his beloved wife. Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers for Coy and all of Leonard’s family.
Leonard was the greatest! He was such a joy to be around whether it was cocktail time or trying to keep up with him on a walk down Tiki Drive. While we will miss him, I know he missed Jean more and is now dancing with her in heaven.
May GOD grant Leonard salvation and an eternal life as a member of the family of GOD, in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers to Leonard’s family, friends and loved ones, may he rest in peace as he is reunited with his beautiful wife, Jean.
My deepest sympathy & prayers for Leonard’s family. I’ve had nothing but love and respect for Leonard and Jean for all the years I’ve known them.