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Jake P. Lipari

Jake P. Lipari

  • January 4, 1921 - December 4, 2011
  • Patterson, Louisiana
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“My sincere condolences to Miss Genevieve and family on the loss of Mr. Jake. My father, George Bryan, served in the Marines during WWII with Mr. Jake...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Leona Riser - Hendersonville, TN

“IM SORRY TO HEAR THAT MR JAKE HAS PASS BEACUSE MY DADY BIG DADY ALWAYS DID SAY HE WAS A NUMBER 1 GOOD PERSON. HE WILL BE SADDLY MISS BYE ALL WHO KNEW...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: kathy favors and the conley family - LA

“He was such a fine and wonderful man with a real happy soul. Patterson has lost one of its finest. Will keep your family in my prayers. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: bonnie martin patureau - LA

“I remember Mr. Lipari when I was working at the ASCS, now FSA office in the Franklin Courthouse when he came in to report his sugarcane acreage. ...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Cora Bouton - FranklinL, LA

“I was luky to meet Pete and therefore meet his Dad & Mom. I will always remember the love and warmth they showed me and my family, not to mention the...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: robert edgecombe - new orleans, LA

“A felllow Legionairre has been called to the final roll call of the Supreme Commander. May his soul rest in peace in the home of our Father. Our...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Troy LaRive Commander American Leginn Post 242 - LA

“Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of a wonderful man and great friend to everyone who knew him. He will certainly be missed....Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Thaddeus & Nedra Marcell - LA

“We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Jake. He always had a sense of humor! I know all of Patterson will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Nina Morella Harris - Patterson, LA

“Very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr Jake. Always remembered him smiling and joking around with everyone, even strangers. I pray especially for his...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Chad Governale - Maurice, LA

“As a child, till now and always...a good friend....Love, Jane ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Jane Watson


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A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson for Mr. Jake P. Lipari, 90, a native of Franklin and lifelong resident of Patterson, who passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 6:01 PM at Teche Regional Medical Center. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Fr. Michael Russo will officiate the services.

Mr. Jake was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during WWII. After the war, he returned to Patterson and joined his father and three older brothers on the family sugarcane farm, Lipari Brothers, of which he retired in 1983 when they closed the farm. He went on to work for 24 years as grounds maintenance at the Patterson State Bank. He was also a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Patterson Council #1710.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who lived life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Genevieve Dragna Lipari of Patterson; five sons, Peter J. Lipari and his wife Rose Ann of Patterson, Andrew J. Lipari and his wife Becki of Conroe, TX, Jake Lipari, Jr. and his wife Paulette of Houma, Chris F. Lipari and his wife Cheryl of Patterson, and Joe M. Lipari and his wife Sue of Houston, TX; ten grandchildren, Lia K. Lipari of Patterson, Jacob V. Lipari of Patterson, Jason J. Lipari of San Diego, CA, Jamie Schultze of Spring, TX, Jacob G. Lipari, III of New Orleans, Nicholas G. Lipari of Lafayette, Ryan V. Lipari of Patterson, Damon G. Lipari of Denham Springs, Katie A. Lipari of Houston, TX, and Mark J. Lipari of Rock Springs, WY; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pietro Lipari and Leonarda Piranio Lipari; four brothers, his twin, Joseph Lipari (infant), Leo P. Lipari, Luke P. Lipari, and Mike P. Lipari; and seven sisters, Josephine Lipari, Rosie Lipari, Frances Lipari Carlino, Lucy P. Lipari, Carrie P. Lipari, Rosie P. Lipari, and Mary Lipari Abate.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 7:00 AM until Mass time, with the rosary being prayed at 10:00 AM.

Pallbearers will be Jacob V. Lipari, Jason J. Lipari, Nicholas G. Lipari, Ryan V. Lipari, Damon G. Lipari, and Mark J. Lipari. Honorary pallbearers will be Gus Lipari, Luke Lipari, Louis Lipari, Lenny Lipari, L. P. Lipari, V. J. Abate, Peter M. Lipari, Gerard Lipari, Joseph L. Carlino, Lucas M. Carlino, Jeff Schultze, Frankie Lipari, and Ronnie Lipari.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1011 First St., PO Box 219, Patterson, LA, 70392.

To view the online obituary and memory book please visit www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. 1111, Lia St., Patterson, LA, (985)-395-7873.