Gerald Paul Rome

1935 - 2020

Gerald Paul Rome obituary, 1935-2020, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Church Funeral Services & Crematory - Baton Rouge

5535 Superior Drive

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Gerald Rome Obituary

The life of Gerald Paul Rome will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, in Donaldsonville on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 10:30 AM. Due to current circumstances services for Gerald will be held privately. Entombment will follow at St Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Paincourtville. Gerald was born in Donaldsonville on December 17, 1935, and departed from this life peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family. He was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. His great loves in life were fishing, trips to the casino, and spoiling all his grandchildren. He was retired from the LA DOTD, a faithful parishioner at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, and a founding father of the Sunshine Bass Club, where he served many years as secretary/treasurer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Pookie C. Rome; sons Johnny (Joanna) Rome, and Michael (Brenda) Rome; grandchildren Patrick (Ashley) Rome, Ryan (Holly) Rome, and Kameryn Rome; great grandchildren Andrew, Addison, Avery, and Abigail. Brother-in-law Harry Theriot and Sister-in-laws Lena Rome and Joyce Cavalier and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Allen and Nellie Rome; siblings Allen Rome Jr., Barbara Theriot, Janice Landry, nephew Kirk Landry, Father-in-law John Caballero, Mother-in-law Noilie Caballero, Brother-in-law Cleveland Cavalier and Sister-in-law Margaret Lynn Bonadona. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gerald's memory to DAARC. Please visit https://www.ilof.com/st-amant/gerald-p-rome. Services with Church Funeral Services.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 1 to Jun. 4, 2020.
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Pookie, Johnny, Michael & families,
Today from Sue I learned of the passing of Gerald. I am so saddened & sorry for your great loss. I will come visit as soon as this storm & pandemic are no longer our worries. I guess he is doing lots of fishing in the better place. I heard he was the best. Mom says hello.
Love, Carol Pooley

Carol Pooley

Friend

June 6, 2020

Pookie: My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Gerald. We never met but I kind of knew him through you when I worked with you at DAARC. You and your family are in my prayers.

John Westbrook

Friend

June 6, 2020

Prayers and condolences for Mr. Gerald, Mrs. Pookie, Johnny, Michael and family. Great memories from high school years hunting & fishing the spillway.

Dennis & Denise Marrero

Friend

June 3, 2020

Mrs. Pookie, Michael, Johnny and family,
Our deepest sympathy, know that we are praying for all of you. May God grant you comfort and peace. Wheeler has fond memories of Mr. Gerald at Belle River!

Annette and Ehren Wheeler Oschwald

Friend

June 3, 2020

Pookie this is Otis Taylor sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. I have always thought of you and Gerald as very good friends. Hope one day we will see each other again. Love you. Otis

Otis Taylor

Friend

June 3, 2020

So sorry to hear of Mr. Gerald's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Pookie and the Rome family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace with The Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob Mury

Acquaintance

June 3, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Someone that my Dad also thought highly of. Prayers!

Gerald Alexander Jr.

Friend

June 3, 2020

Pookie and Family
You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Love and peace to your family.
Nancy Alexander, Shelly, Jacque and families

Shelly Garrido

Friend

June 2, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Pookie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ....

Barbara Capello

Friend

June 2, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

RONALD ROME SR

Family

June 2, 2020

Pookie; Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Janie

Friend

June 2, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lori Templet

Acquaintance

June 2, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Pookie, you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. He will be forever in your hearts.

Nicky and Teresa LeBlanc

Family

June 1, 2020

a loved one

June 1, 2020

Gerald was a great friend, partner in crime, fishing partner,and confidant. Im going to miss him. RIP LT. alias The Pumper.

Monroe W Courtney

Friend

June 1, 2020

Ms Pookie and Johnny and rest of the family you are in my prayers so sorry you have to say goodbye to such a wonderful person. I have so many memories of all of us together growing up. Momma (Elonia Folse) and I will keep you in our prayers and send hugs to you.

Deborah Myers

Friend

June 1, 2020

A wonderful person and a great bass fisher.I'll miss seeing him on the water.RIP

Winston Vass

Friend

June 1, 2020

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church

Donaldsonville, LA

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Church Funeral Services & Crematory - Baton Rouge

5535 Superior Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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