Donald

Rome

Donald Francis Rome, "Cop-Cop", 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died 7:30 am, Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Visitation will be from 9-11 am funeral time Tuesday, March 29, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie.

He is survived by his son Nathan (Violet), his daughter Marcella Kliebert (Michael), special needs daughter Inez, one grandchild Billy Kliebert (Donna Schlotzhauer), two step-grandchildren Cedric and Coty Rome, one step-great-grandchild Savannah Rome, one brother Allen Rome, one sister Mary Ordoyne, and his uncle and dear friend JB Falgoust.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elodie Rome, his parents Orlando and Amelie Falgoust Rome, siblings Joseph Roger Rome, Alfred Rome, and infants Gerald, Marian, and Madeline Rome, in-laws Dave and Dorothy Granier, Pamela Becnel, Oscar Granier, Byron Granier, and Chris Ordoyne.

He worked as a pipefitter at Avondale, Ormet, and various contractors along the river.

He served on the Board of St. James Arc and was Secretary of the Lions Club.

In his last years he enjoyed riding around Vacherie with his devoted and loving chauffeur and caregiver Penny Schexnayder.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. James Arc, 29150 Health Unit St., Vacherie, LA 70090.