He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Petite Barraco and his eldest son John Barraco, Jr. He leaves behind his wife, Wendy Brady Barraco. Children - Marilyn Morris (Gary), Katherine Trepagnier and Donnie Barraco (Vickie), Stepdaughter Amber Walsh (Brad) and Daughter-in-Law, Trudie Barraco. Grandchildren- Stephanie Barthelemy, Kristie Trepagnier, David Barraco, Amy Sandusky (Richard), Lori Bailey, Adam Trepagnier (Joni), Ashley Kospelich (Chris), John H. Barraco, Alexa, Kellan and Cooper Walsh; Great Grandchildren- Rene, Isabella, Kyla, Peter, Drayce, Reice, Brea, Bram, Brew, Bronson, Leighton, Karson, Layla, Chloe and Baby Kospelich; Great-Great Grandchild - Amiyah ; Brother - Peter Barraco.
John was a proud, loving family man who served his community faithfully for decades as a volunteer fireman (Chief from 1969 to 1976), Auxiliary Deputy, Norco Civic Association, Sacred Heart Church/School Yard Boy, also having the honor of being a recipient of the St. Louis Medallion from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He worked at Shell Oil Refinery, retiring after 37 years of dedicated service.
He was dedicated to Sacred Heart Church and was proud to serve as an Usher and a founding member of the Yard Boys. John was an avid outdoorsman and spent many days hunting (Eight-Point Rod & Gun) the swamps well into his 70s. He also enjoyed the vegetable garden he had at his home and all he could harvest from it. John was a giving man on many levels to his family, friends and even strangers. He enjoyed attending activities for his grandchildren and great grandchildren until his health no longer allowed for it.
He bravely battled dementia for the last several years of his life, with his grandson Adam often by his side never faltering on his once to twice a week visits and until he passed peacefully at home in Norco with his loving wife, Wendy. He is forever loved and will be forever missed.
The family would like to extend gratitude and love to his faithful caretakers Jalisa Pinkley who lovingly referred to him as Superman, Kim Johnson, and Edna Robinson, to Marion Oleksik for her friendship and spiritual support and to the staff of Louisiana Hospice Association. Your dedication and support over the last 2 years was overwhelming.
Relatives and close friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:30AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Norco, LA. The visitation will begin at 9AM until Mass time. The interment will follow at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan, LA. Due to the current circumstances surrounding the pandemic, mask will be required when attending the service. We appreciate your understanding through this tough time. To leave a condolence, please visit www.HCAlexander.com
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