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1945
2017
Patricia Fontenot Usprich returned to the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 71. Loving mother of Paul Usprich (Becky) and Chere Usprich Schurba (Charles). Grandmother of John Philip St. Cyr. Sister of David Long (Millie), Ira Fontenot (Cherrymae), and Michael Long (Mary). Daughter of the late Orise Fontenot and Essie Long. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Myrtle Breaux, and nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her husband, Ron. She was preceded in death by her lifelong love, Jack Usprich.
Patricia will always be remembered as “Maw Maw Pat” to many children. She was the former co-director of People of God’s Grace Covenant Community in Metairie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM.
To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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June 11, 2023
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Mary T deBrueys
Prayers continue .
Mary T
June 11, 2022
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Mary T deBrueys
Love and prayers always for Pat and all of your family ...
Mary T
June 14, 2021
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Mary T deBrueys
Lots of love to and prayers for your family ... Pat was such a big part of our lives during the time we worked together.
June 11, 2019
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Mary T deBrueys
I think of your Mom often, Chere. She won't be forgotten for all the good she did.
Mary T deBrueys [Peer+Plus; your Mom used to work with us :-)]
June 27, 2017
Beth Nolan Weindel
Chere and Paul,
I practically grew up in your house. Let's face it- I was an honorary Usprich pretty much my entire childhood. Your parents were like a second set of parents for me. Ms. Pat was a no-nonsense but loving "mom" who really didn't let us get away with a whole lot (even though we tried at times!). I remember all of our trips to the pink house in Waveland, the times she (and the entire Usprich family) were there through the tough times, and her laughter that would fill a room. She will be missed.
June 21, 2017
Jennifer Hand
Paul & Cher and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
June 19, 2017
Paul-Our condolences are sent to you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill & Shari Appel
June 19, 2017
Mary T deBrueys
Cher and family, I was so very sorry to learn of the death of your Mom from Carolyn this past weekend. You may recall that your Mom was a very special part of Peer+Plus for a while, and she and I spoke within the last year by phone. I am grateful for that phone call. I'm sending you love and prayers.
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