Mervin "Tony" Tassin Sr.

Mervin "Tony" Tassin Sr. obituary

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Mervin Tassin Obituary

Mervin "Tony" Tassin, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the age of 80. Tony is survived by his beloved wife Betty C. Tassin of 58 years; children Mervin A. Tassin, Jr. (Sonja), Kevin P. Tassin, Sr. (Yvette) and Toni J. Tassin; grandchildren Kevin Paul Tassin, Jr. and Jarod S. Tassin; brother Neil Tassin (Marilyn). He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Tony is preceded in death by his parents Elias and Laura Tassin; brother Huey Slocum. He retired from Kasier Aluminum after 30 years. Tony served in the US Navy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com .

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 17 to Sep. 20, 2013.
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May you find comfort by drawing close to God. My sympathy to the family.

September 20, 2013

Betty so sorry to hear about Mervin he was truly my favorite at the retiree meeting He and ED must be having a reunion about now May God bless you and keep you safe trust.in Him and He will see you though this trying time In Christ Eva Blankenship

September 19, 2013

The Metairie Lions lost one of their most dedicated...We will all miss his smile. Laurie & Eddie Abate

September 19, 2013

To Miss Betty.... So sorry for your loss. Mr Tony was really struggling at the end. I hope you and your family can find peace knowing that he is no longer suffering. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patsy (the "old fart's" sister)

September 19, 2013

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