New Iberia - A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia for Oliver James Andre', 95, who passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in New Iberia.
Interment will be at a later date.
Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the Celebrant.
Oliver James Andre' was born on April 7, 1924 to the late Louis Andre' and Frances Althea Babaz Andre'. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, five Battle Stars, and the Purple Heart. Mr. Andre’ was a retired shop foreman in the electrical industry, and his hobbies included fishing, camping, repairing things, projects around the house, and watching western movies.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gulotta Andre'; daughters, Marilyn Andre' Viator and husband Paul of New Iberia, Carolyn Andre' of Broussard; stepdaughters, Yvette Sinitere Ellender of St. Martinville, Adele Sinitere Quibodeaux and husband Michael of Youngsville; stepsons, Kenneth Sinitere and wife Bridget of New Iberia, Steven Sinitere and wife Jeanne of New Iberia, Michael Sinitere and wife Barbara of New Iberia; 6 grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; 26 step great grandchildren; 8 step great great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Roy; brothers, Arthur Andre' and Edward Andre'; and his first wife, Theresa Hebert Andre'.
The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice for the exceptional care of Oliver during his final days.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560, (337-365-3331), is in charge of the arrangements.