New Iberia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia, for Anthony "Tony" Mouton, 65, who passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Pellerin Funeral Home. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Tuesday. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8:00 am until 10:45 am.
A resident of Coteau, “Tony” was born on February 12, 1955 to the late James “Jim” and Marie Hollier Mouton, and worked as a machinist in the oilfield and a horseshoer in the local community. He proudly served our country in the United States Army Louisiana National Guard, and was an active member of the Choir for Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church for over 30 years with his final position as the Director.
“Tony” enjoyed giving his time and talent in his music ministry and playing the guitar, singing, and visiting with family, friends, and entertaining his grandkids who affectionately called him “Poppie”. He also enjoyed coaching baseball for his kids, horseback riding, watching westerns, his wife’s cooking, and napping with his pup Demi.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy "Skeeter" Mouton of Coteau; sons, Josh Mouton of Coteau and Jake (Lacey) Mouton of Church Point; daughters, Sarah (Calvin) Serrette of Broussard and Emmy (Peter) Thibodeaux of Breaux Bridge; grandchildren, Amelie Serrette, Isabelle Serrette, Rylie Mouton, Laikyn Mouton, Pierre Thibodeaux, and baby Serrette, due to arrive in January; sister, Donna (Butch) Decou of Carencro; brother, Jimmie Mouton of Carencro; sisters-in-law, Pye (Gerald) Menard of New Iberia, Tootsie (Terrell) Breland of New Iberia, and Norbert (Judy) Broussard, Jr. of Youngsville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife’s parents, Norbert Broussard, Sr. and Audrey Boudreaux Broussard.
Pallbearers will be Josh Mouton, Jake Mouton, Calvin Serrette, Peter Thibodeaux, Andrew Mouton, and Butch Decou.
Honorary pallbearers include Jimmie Mouton, Gerald Menard, Norbert Broussard, Jr., Terrell Breland, and anyone that he called a friend.
A special thanks to his caretakers: his children, and special friends Anelia “Tata” Mire, Linda Poe, Dedicated Nurse Ron, Compassionate Social Worker McKenzie, Spirit-filled Chaplin Paul, Loving CNAs Roz and Tiny, and all of the staff of NSI Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for tuition scholarships may be made to Catholic High School, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.
