Malcolm G. Faucheux
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and soul. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you. Amen.”
Surrounded by his family, Malcolm G. Faucheux, age 80 years, died peacefully on October 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pauline Marguerite Rusciano Faucheux, who was his heart and soul.
He is survived by his 5 sons, David Michael Faucheux, Larry Thomas Faucheux (Kelley Faul), Gary Joseph Faucheux (Brenda Bruce), Jeffrey Charles Faucheux, and Jerry Francis Faucheux (Vonny Centanni), all of whom were Boy Scouts and 2 achieved rank of Eagle; 10 grandchildren, Dr. Amber Severio (Aaron Severio), Alex (Dr. Marie Timpa), Gary (fiancée, Lesley Harney), Haley, Jenna, Phillip, Robert, Nathan, Tallulah, and Gatsby Faucheux; 2 greatgrandchildren, Paisleigh Faucheux and Adeline Severio; brother, Vernon Faucheux (Melissa Bell Faucheux); and many other loving family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George J. Faucheux and Ange Marie Haydel Faucheux; siblings, Nelson J. Faucheux, Roberta Ann Rossi, and Iris Theresa Rodrigue; and one grandson, Joseph Lee Faucheux.
He attended Gramercy Elementary School, Lutcher High School, and Nicholls State University. He held a Doctorate of Scouting degree and was certified by American Detective Training School.
He served in the United States Marine Corp. as Military Police with Honorable Discharge on July 8, 1958.
He worked at Colonial Sugars, Inc. in Gramercy, La for over 50 years as Assistant Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Clerk, Packaging Supervisor, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Production Supervisor, and raw sugar receipts.
He participated in many organizations.
•Knight of Columbus: Louisiana State President of Financial Secretaries Association, State of Louisiana Financial Director, Grand Knight, Member of 4th Degree, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, District Deputy, Faithful Navigator and Trustee.
•Boy Scouts: From Scoutmaster to Unit Commissioner to District Commissioner 1965 till present; scouting awards of Silver Beaver Award (Highest Adult Award in Scouting), National Quality District 2 years, Scouters Key, District Award of Merit.
•Lutcher Gramercy Jaycees: Elected to many offices, including serving as President and State Director; awarded as “Outstanding Young Man” and listed in Who’s’ Who.
He also served on the Chanel Interparochial School Board, ESAA Advisory Council Committee of the St. James Parish School Board, President of the American Cancer Society, member of the Lutcher Quarterback Club, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church as Lecturer, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, and board member, counselor for the youth group of the Knights of Columbus Squires.
He did not ask what the community could do for him, but wholeheartedly gave everything to his community. He impacted hundreds of young men. “But He gives us more grace. That is why scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” James 4:6
A visitation in his honor will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher, LA. Visitation will resume on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, LA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph Mausoleum.
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