Irving Paul Aucoin

Irving Aucoin, Jr., a Navy veteran and retired postman, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 5, 2020, at the age of 82.

Irv was born in New Orleans on July 31, 1937 to Irving Aucoin, Sr. and Ivy Aucoin. He joined the US Navy in 1955 and served for 4 years.  On August 16, 1959, he married the love of his life, Virginia Messina Aucoin. He held many jobs providing for his family until joining the post office as a postman for 35 years.

 

Irv was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and uncle, and friend to all he met.  He loved to bowl, play Keno at the casino, cruise with his friends, keep up his yard, and travel on vacations. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

Irv is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia Aucoin; his children Tammy Hebert (Michelle), Tracy Bertucci (Chris), and Stan Aucoin (Miracle); his grandchildren, Amber Hebert (Nicole), BJ Hebert, Hayley Bertucci, Logan Hebert, Kayla Rogers (Adam), Madelyne "Lil Ting" and Jackson Aucoin; great-grandchildren, Austin and Ada Rogers; sisters, Beverly Emran and Allison Galbreath; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Irving, Sr. and Ivy Aucoin and his brother, Stanley Aucoin.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Stan and Miracle's home, 401 N 8th Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana, from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM. A funeral mass will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 255 N 8th Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana at 12:30 PM. Social distancing will be observed, and masks will be required.

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