Obituaries of JUNE 1982 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

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Submitted by: Chris Tidwell
Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La.
Jun 2, 1982

Fr. Rousso died today

Father Anthony Rousso, a native of Morgan City and a resident of
Terrebonne Parish for a number of years, died early this morning at Holy
Family Catholic Church in Grand Caillou after a lengthy illness.

Fr. Rousso, who was in his 60s, was celebrating his 39th year as a
priest this year.

Ordained into the priesthood in 1943 by Archbishop Rummel of New
Orleans, Fr. Rousso studied at St. Joseph's Seminary in St. Benedict,
La., and graduated from Notre Dame University, with a degree in
philosophy and theology.

After his ordination, he was assigned to Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church in White Castle. In 1952 he was appointed associate
pastor of St. Vincent de Paul parish in New Orleans and Assumption
parish in Plattenville, where he served until 1955.

He then was pastor of St. Joseph the Worker parish in Marrero and in
1964 he transferred to Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, where he stayed
until May 1974.

After working in Annunziata parish, he transferred to Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Morgan City. He was named associate pastor of St.
Francis de Sales parish in August 1980, and went to Holy Family Church
in Grand Caillou to recuperate from his illness.

Fr. "Tony" Rousso took part in scouting activities and was a member of
the Clergy Council of New Parishes and Boundaries Committee.

He was director of the diocesan Cursillo movement within the church,
which was held at Regina Coeli in Covington.

Deacon Kurt Domangue of Holy Family Church said, "He showed the love and
compassion that is needed to God and all people. He took part in
marriage counseling and really loved helping the people."

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Morgan City.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until
funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City.

Burial will be in the Morgan City Mausoleum in Morgan City Cemetery.

Church officials ask that no flowers be sent. Any donations should be
sent in memory of Fr. Rousso to Sacred Heart Church for restoration.

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.