Eugene Roger Chustz, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the age of 78. Having lived most of his adult life in Baton Rouge, he fulfilled his dream of moving back to his native Pointe Coupee in his retirement. He was a master brick mason and a man of great integrity. Roger strived for excellence and took great pride in his work, including his craftsmanship, gardening, and cooking. A proud Army veteran, Roger lived to serve, whether it was to please his customer on a job site, to grow garden favorites for his family and friends, or to ensure his dinner guests were well satisfied. Roger handed down to his children and grandchildren the tradition of faith, integrity, and the quest for making the most of each day and striving to make the next day better. He was known for his heartfelt kindness and friendly conversation. A gentle man driven by his love for God and people, he will be greatly missed by many. "We thank God in every remembrance of you." Roger was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Chustz, Sr., mother Evelyn Amar Chustz, sister Una, and brother Lawrence, Jr. He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Dolores Ricard Chustz, sons Eugene, Jr., Paul and wife Lisa, Timothy and wife Karla, daughter Susan and husband Keith, grandchildren Dillon, Kelli, Austin, Grant, Elizabeth, Peter, and Jeremiah. He also leaves his siblings Trina, Barbara, Clyde, Georgia, Rita, Elaine, and Ted. A wake will be held at Niland's Funeral Home in Livonia from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013, with visiting Friday, January 11, 2013 at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Livonia from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., with services conducted by Most Rev. John Ricard, Rev. Edward Chiffriller, Rev. Joseph Sanjay, and Rev. Suchit "Paul.." Interment to follow in Chenal Cemetery.
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Tim, I am so saddened by your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Although time and distance has kept us apart, I now know that it does not lessen the sense of grief that we all feel for you. A special big hug to your Mom for me.
Vincent Chustz
January 12, 2013
Dear Dolores,
You have our deepest sympathies . You are in our prayers.
Love,
Lawrence and Irma Loy
Lawrence & Irma Loy LeDuff
January 11, 2013
Dolores, you and your family have our sympathy I am happy that Roger was able to move to the country because he really loved
being there. May God Bless you all. Larry and Joyce Ricard, Harbor City California
January 10, 2013
Susan,
Sorry to hear of your loss
Joyce Stevenson
January 10, 2013
ALL OF YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF ROGER,GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU DURING THESE TIMES
CYNTHIA LEFORE(DOMINGUE)
January 10, 2013
Sorry for the loss! We will keep the family in our prayers!
The Bajoie Family
January 10, 2013
Mrs. Chustz, Rocky, Paul, Tim and Susan my prayers are with you through this time of sorrow.
Tanya Marioneaux-Stevens
January 10, 2013
Elaine,
I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you celebrate Roger's life and mourn his passing. Love, Marion
Marion Greenup
January 10, 2013
Delores, you and your family is deeply in our thoughts and prayers, may God continue to bless you. Wilbert Brooks &Family (GSU-Service Dept)
Wilbert Brooks
January 9, 2013
Dolores,
My heart weeps for you. May God hold you in the palm of his hands as you travel this sorrowful journey.
Florence "TeeNiney" LeBlanc Day
January 9, 2013
Elaine, I'm so terribly sorry to get this news, and I hope you know that you will be in my thoughts and that I send the strongest hope that you and your family will find peace and grace even through this terrible loss. Judging from the comments of his family, Roger was an extraordinary man, and once again I'm reminded of so many people I missed getting to know, and regretting all that wasted time. I'm sending you every best wish and much love!
Yours,
Robb Forman Dew
Robb Forman Dew
January 9, 2013
Uncle Roger,
We TRUELY miss You, and your spirit lives within us. I know you're Building us a beautiful home in heaven with room for us all, we will reunite as a family one day. I love u so much.
Rikki Chustz
January 9, 2013
Paul,we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We will be praying for you and your family.
Diane, Marcus and Mj LeDuff
Diane LeDuff
January 9, 2013
May the peace of Christ be with all who mourn Roger's passing, yet rejoice in knowing that he has gone to claim his mansion. For truly his gentle, humble spirit was a gift from God, recognized by family and friends, and used to the fullest.
Brenda Brent Williams
January 9, 2013
My Uncle, I miss him, he gave me all of the all of the attributes beautifully outlined, most of all there was no pretence, it was honest, it was without conditions, it was spiritual and it was peace. He is leaving me with a brick wall of unconditional love, faith and strength. I miss him.I will for the rest of my life. Love to all
Karen
January 8, 2013
Susan, my heart breaks for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Much love! Kitts
January 8, 2013
Delores and family,
We are sorry about Roger, you have our sympathy, our prayers
January 8, 2013
PAUL, OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. ALL OF US HERE SEND YA'LL OUR CONDOLENCES
RAY LEBLANC
January 8, 2013
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