Whitney Joseph

Poirrier

Whitney Joseph "T Whit" Poirrier, age 94, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on October 6, 2023.

He is survived by his beloved family, daughters, Cheryl Radosta (Donnie Arnoult), Kay Matherne (Zeke), and Monique Poirrier (Craig).  He is also survived by his loving grandson, Scott Whitney Radosta, two great grandchildren, Rylan Young and Madeline Whitney Radosta, sister, Phyllis Bodin, and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

He is pre-deceased by his wife of over 55 years, Dolores Himel Poirrier, and infant son, and all of Dolores' family, who he loved as much as his own.  He was also predeceased by his parents, Freida Falgoust and Jean Willis "Chewing Gum" Poirrier, sisters, Doris Poirrier, Adeline Bright (Elmer Curtis), brother Willis Poirrier, Jr., (Loretta Jane), and brother-in-law, Reuben Bodin, Jr.

Whitney lived in St. James and Vacherie, Louisiana, and he and Dolores also traveled all over the world.  He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing, camps, boats (especially boats), and all his buddies.  He and Dolores were wonderful dancers and loved to dance anywhere they could.  Whit was always the first one on the dance floor!

He attended St. James High School and Loyola University where he was a member of UBL Fraternity.  Whitney had many different jobs all throughout his life.  He butchered cattle with his father and daughter, Kay.  He sold life insurance and Kirby Vacuum cleaners door to door.  He was the owner of Good Housekeeping Stores, Inc., partner in Vacherie Loans, Chairman of the Board of St. James Hospital, President of the Lions Club, member of the Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Knights of Columbus and many more charitable organizations.  He was also a charter member of the D.P. Club.

Whitney had a great sense of humor and zest for life and loved every minute of his!  He shook millions of hands and danced a million steps.  We loved him so much and will miss his terribly!

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 13281 LA-644, Vacherie, LA on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Visitation at the church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Reverend Mike O'Rourke and music arrangements by Mrs. Karlie Poirrier. Interment in Our Lady Peace Catholic Cemetery, Vacherie, LA.

Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com