Allen ‘Gator’ Joseph Bienvenu, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 77. He is the beloved husband of 54 years to Rose Marie Gilbert Bienvenu. Loving father of Michele Bienvenu Cimino (Anthony) and Allen Joseph Bienvenu, Jr. (Patricia). Brother of Hazel Mitzi McCarthy (Jimmy). Proud grandfather of Katie Bienvenu Guidroz (Chris), Molly Marie Bienvenu, Paul Allen Cimino, Kyle Francis Cimino, Morgan Elizabeth Cimino, Ashley Lauren Nelson (Richard) and Courtney Blair Saulsman. Great grandfather of Blayklee Blair Nelson and Christopher Trey Guidroz, Jr. (on the way). Beloved uncle of Charles L. Bienvenu (Kim), Lawrence A. Bienvenu IV (Jill), James P. McCarthy, Jr (Paul), Kenneth B. Tresch (Kim), Thomas E. Gilbert, Kevin T. Gilbert, Barbara B. Wall (Joe), Elaine B. D’Aunoy (Gerard), Tracy M. Laiche (Brian), Evelyn T. Rodriguez (Bobby), Dora T. Kennedy (Billy) and Tammy M. Gilbert. He is also survived and fondly remembered by host of great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends, both near and far, along with his faithful, furry companion, Beau. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Suarez Bienvenu Phelps and Lawrence A. Bienvenu, Jr.; his brothers, John R. Bienvenu and Lawrence A. Bienvenu III; his nephew, John R. Bienvenu, Jr.; and his niece, Donna M. Tresch.
Allen was born in New Orleans, LA on August 20, 1942 and was a lifetime resident of Arabi, LA where he worked many years in family businesses as a young man and over 20 years for Tulane University Medical School Maintenance. He truly enjoyed life through his simple pleasures of cooking, fishing, traveling, joking, telling stories, and could ‘Never wait for Monday to get here!’ since he retired post- Katrina. He will always be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family, his laughter and spoiling the grandchildren. He was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, August 8th from 10:30AM – 12:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Allen’s memory beginning at 12:00PM. He will be laid to eternal rest in a private ceremony.
Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.
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