Arthur "Artie" Paul Fillastre Jr., a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away in his home on Monday, March 11, at the age of 69. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. Wednesday March 13 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., and will continue Thursday March 14, 9:00am until religious service follows at 11:00 a.m. The service at the funeral home chapel will be celebrated by Rev. Ken Carroll of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Beasley Fillastre of Baton Rouge; four sons, Arthur Paul Fillastre IV, Christophé Nöel Fillastre and wife, Robyn Stafford Fillastre, Doyle Sean Fillastre and wife, Michele DeWolf Fillastre, André Frédéric Fillastre & fiance' Emily E. Elliott, all of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Christophé "C.J." N. Fillastre Jr., Cherie N. Fillastre, Chance D. Fillastre, Kaelin J. Fillastre, and Alannah M. Fillastre; all of Baton Rouge. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Paul Fillastre, Sr.; mother, Mae Bowen Fillastre Joffrion; sister, Ella Mae "Pat" Fillastre Taylor and her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Roy Taylor Jr., grandchildren, Donna G. and Sean I. Fillastre. Artie was known as "Big Artie" to friends and family, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was in the first graduating class of Broadmoor High School, and a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He was a brilliant engineer and held professional engineering licenses in mechanical, environmental, and control systems for nearly thirty years. He loved taking vacations to Disney World with family, classic cars, glass etching, and watching LSU football. Pallbearers are Fred Wayne Beasley, Danny Schaneville, Colonel Dwayne LaHaye, Harvey "Buddy" Fields, Christophe Noel Fillastre Jr., and Chance DeWolf Fillastre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center of Baton Rouge at 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
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Thinking of you today Artie .. you was a great son
Ronnie
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March 6, 2024
To all of Mr. Fillastre's family and friends,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one and our alumnus. We are most grateful for all that he did to support deserving Engineering students here and other LSU Organizations. Our thoughts and sympathies are certainly with you. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of the LSU College of Engineering and Dr. Richard J. Koubek, Dean, and Dr. Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos, Department Chair of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
Don Eisenberg
March 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Embrace family and celebrate his life. We wish you the best and our prayers are with you and your family.
Cory Hackbart
March 14, 2013
Artie - my prayers are definitely with you and your family. Always remember that God will NEVER leave you comfortless. With sincere love - Barbara (LPB)
Barbara Williams
March 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Artie during this difficult time. You have always been a special friend to me and you have been a special son to your parents. I do not think I have ever witnessed so much caring and love you showed your father during his illness and to strive to make sure he lived every day to the fullest. You are the best.
One of the disadvantages of living so far from home is not being there for your loved ones in a situation like this. You know I would be there if I could. My thoughts are with you. With much love.
Ronnie Scott
March 13, 2013
Artie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I have seen thru you what an amazing man your Dad was!!! May God give you strength and peace.
Carol Rumfola
March 13, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Artie has always and will always have a special place in my heart.
Carol P Metternich
March 13, 2013
Nancy and Artie, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will try to get there this evening.
Monica Tramel
March 13, 2013
I fell in love with Andre because of many of the traits you instilled in him. Thank you for the gift of the love of my life. I wish you peace and I know you will always be here for him as we make our life together.
Emily Elliott
March 13, 2013
Doyle and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace and love,
Louise Klicker
March 13, 2013
Doyle, My Thoughts and prayers are with during this time of grief.
Bernie Calvaruso
March 13, 2013
Mr Fillastre was a great man. As one of Andre's friends in high school I was blessed with the opportunity to experience his dad's wisdom and humor. Distance and business will keep me from attending and paying respects in person, but you have my condolences and prayers.
Dallas Jones
March 12, 2013
It makes me very sad knowing that Artie won't be around to help lighten up the conversation. I will always remember how he was like a big brother to me and my older sister when I was a little girl. Artie's niece
Tracy Taylor
March 12, 2013
Arte, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Cazayoux
March 12, 2013
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