David Wilbur Perret, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecelia Tregre Perret of 66 years. Loving father of David W. Perret, Jr. (Mary), Suzanne P. Couvillion (Adrian), and the late Rebecca Cecelia Perret and Cynthia Ann Perret. Proud grandfather of David W. Perret, III (Mandy), Alexander J. Perret (Jessica) and Jonathan T. Perret (Jennifer). Great grandfather of Madeleine, William, Aiden, Matthew, Jack and Ethan.
Son of the late Catherine Tibo Perret and Gustave Joseph Perret. Brother of Daniel J. Perret (Mary) and the late Wilbur A. Perret. Sister-in-law, Enola S. Perret.
David is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Age 86, a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. David graduated from Warren Easton High School and went on to become a licensed Dental Technician. He was also employed by the Celotex Corporation for 18 years and was a State Farm Insurance Agent for over 40 years. He and his wife loved to travel the world, as well as ballroom dancing and he enjoyed being with his family a great deal. He was active in the community, having served as the Advisor to Boy Scout Explorer Post 196 and was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a charter member of the Westwego Rotary Club and later served as its president. He was also a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, initially having that honor bestowed upon him by the Westwego Rotary Club. As part of his involvement in Rotary International, he visited various Rotary Clubs throughout the world.
A private service was held and interment in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna.
On line condolences at www.westsideleitzeaganfuneralhome.com
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