Matthew Eurystthhee, Sr.

Matthew "Boss" Eurystthee, Sr., a retired sandblaster and painter, departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2013. Beloved husband of Carolyn Brooks Eurystthee by second marriage and the late Vera Marie Eurystthee by first marriage. Loving father of Catherine Charles, Joyce, Ruth, Sandra, and Mark Eurystthee, Paulette Eurystthee-Jones, Gilbertha Eurystthee-John, Tiffany Eurystthee-Strong and the late Matthew Eurystthee, Jr. Stepfather of Franchelle, and Sheanean Williams, Kareem and Amod Price. Son of the late O Reilly Eurystthee, Sr., and Antonia Gabriel. Brother of Anthony, Theodore, Verance, and Veno Eurystthee, Cornelia St. Lucie, Justina Langellier, Lena and Rebecca Eurystthee and the late Rosemary Gabriel; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 71 years a native of St. Lucia, West Indies and a resident of Harvey, LA Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. Rock Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Rock Baptist Church, 2300 Rochelle St., Harvey, LA on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10:00am Pastor Alfredia Loston-officiating Visitation will begian at 8:30am until service time at the above named church. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery-Metairie, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA