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Joseph "Sing" Bonin, 82, a longtime resident of St. Martinville, La., died peacefully at home on Monday, December 10, 2018. Born to Elmore Francis and Gertrude Steckler Bonin, "Sing" graduated from St. Martinville Senior High in 1954 and received a Bachelor's degree in accounting from LSU, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He remained a passionate fan of LSU Tiger football for the rest of his life. In November 1957, he married Claudette Vallot of Cade. After residing in Baton Rouge for several years, they returned to St. Martinville with their young family where they remained and became involved in many organizations in the area. "Sing" was an active agent for the New York Life Insurance Company for 52 years. Throughout his career, "Sing" continued to pursue additional certifications and mastered many facets of the business. His acumen in financial planning greatly benefitted his many clients. "Sing" was an active member of St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church serving in various capacities, including as a Eucharistic Minister and member of the parish council and parish financial council. Of late, he lent his time and enthusiasm to St. Theresa Center for Works of Mercy. For many years, "Sing" was a member of the local Rotary Club holding various offices in that organization and helping to stage the annual Mardi Gras Ball. In 1993, he led the pageant as the Captain of the Ball and reigned as King Rotary in 2000. "Sing" was a keen outdoorsman and hunter, a passionate reader of history, and a curious traveler of the United States and the world. Those remaining to celebrate his life include his sister Margaret Regard; sister-in-law Lynne Bonin; son Joseph "Joey" Bonin Jr. and his wife Dolores of Roswell, GA; daughter Dr. Julie Meaux and her husband Mark of Conway, AK; son Edward "Eddie" Bonin and his husband Rene Fransen of New Orleans, LA; and daughter Renee Chevallier and her husband Mark of Dallas, TX. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren enriched his life: Alexis Meaux Cooper and her husband Drew, their daughters Avery and Reagan; Joshua and Elyse Chevallier; Michelle and Jessica Bonin. He was greatly admired and loved by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends. Welcoming him home is his beloved wife of 59 years, Claudette, his parents Elmore and Gertrude, daughter Nicole, and brother Elmore "T-More." The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12 and again from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 13. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Msgr. Keith Derouen will be celebrant of the Funeral Mass. Concelebrant will be Msgr. Douglas Courville. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Saint Teresa Center for Works of Mercy – 301 Railroad Street, St. Martinville, La. 70582. Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville, 112 New Market St., St. Martinville, LA 70582, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.
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Would have loved visiting with all of you at Sing's wake, but I had a contagious flu at that time. Please know that he, your mother, and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Roy
December 27, 2018
Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May your cherished fond memories help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your love one again.
Linda
December 17, 2018
Sorry to see him go. Had many good conversations about dove and duck hunting and Rotary and travel when we talked. Will miss his stories and life attitude.
Fine man. Praying for his family.
Barry Bohn MD
BARRY BOHN
December 16, 2018
Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Bonin family. Knowing there is a future for those we have lost can be very reassuring during this difficult time. John 11: 24 & 25
L. M.
December 13, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)
December 13, 2018
PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS GOD CARES 1 PETER 5:6,7
December 13, 2018
It certainly pains the family to see our loved ones fall asleep in death. Our prayers are with the family.
December 13, 2018
My condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9
December 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that I read of Sing's death. To Joey and Eddie especially, your dad was a great scout leader, my friend and insurance agent!! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rick Bayhi
St. Gabriel, LA
Rick Bayhi
December 13, 2018
My sincere condolence go out to the family, the sting of death is very powerful one of the hardest thing in life that anyone has to cope with. But may the God of all comfort continues to be with the family through these very difficult times 2Cor I :3-4.
December 13, 2018
May "Sing" Bonin rest in peace. May God be with the family during this time of sorrow.
M. W. parishioner St. Joseph's
December 12, 2018
remembering Mr Bonin in my prayers & at the altar. Eddie & the family are especially in my prayers these days
James Deshotels
December 11, 2018
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