Murray David Latapie Sr. passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born on September 28, 1947, and was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was the loving husband of the late Wilma Collins Latapie for 48 years. Murray was the son of the late Patrick J. Latapie and Eva Gonzales Latapie. He is survived by his daughters Dawn Latapie Alphonso (Ronald) and Chantell Latapie McGovern (John) and was preceded in death by his only son Murray David Latapie Jr. He was the loving grandfather of Katelyn Alphonso Blanchard (Bobby), Ronald Joseph Alphonso Jr. (Mallory), Hannah Lee Latapie, Cali Lee Latapie and Emily Lee Latapie. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Myles Joseph Blanchard and Carter Wayne Blanchard. He was the loving brother of the late Arthur J. Latapie and Patricia Latapie Blaine. Besides being a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Murray took great pride in his career: working for Boh Bros. Construction Company for over 35 years and being a loyal member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 406 for over 54 years. Murray’s greatest joy was his family and spending time with his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by numerous friends, neighbors and extended family. Relatives and friends of the family attended a visitation and memorial service on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue, Chalmette, LA. Interment: St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard, LA. Condolences to the family and remembrances of Murray may be left at www.stbernardmemorial.com.
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