Forest Michael Gervais passed away on July 22, 2016 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Geraldine A Gervais. Loving Father of Cindy Carboni (Bob), Linda Gervais, Debbie Rhemann (Ralph), Trish Gervais, Charlene Serigne (Jimmy), Forest Gervais, Jr and Michele Trahan. Son of the late Charles and Margaret Hopkins Gervais. Proud Paw-Paw of 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He is also survived and fondly remembered by his two sisters, three brothers, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Forest was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish where he was the retired owner of Forest Gervais Tax Service and also enjoyed a long employment with the St. Bernard Parish School Board. He was also the former owner and operator of Papa Joe’s Fried Chicken in Chalmette, LA. He will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and a friend of many, who loved his parish and treasured his family. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette, LA on Monday, July 25, 2016 and again on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Association at www.cancer.org. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com
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