Arnaudville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Monday, September 12, 2016, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville, for Paul "P.J." Toby, Jr., 72, who passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm on Sunday, and continue on Monday at 8:00 am until 10:30 am, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Arnaudville. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Sunday.
Fr. Keenan Brown will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at St. John Francis Regis Cemetery in Arnaudville.
Mr. Toby was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a carpenter for many years. P.J. was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved his family dearly, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed being outdoors, going camping, and discussing politics. P.J. always enjoyed meeting people and loved helping others when in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Zeringue Toby; his son, Joshua Paul Toby and fiance Rhiannon; his daughter, Melanie Toby and fianc Vinnie; grandchildren, McCoy Toby, Siris Toby, Atticus Toby, Vega Cosimini, and Vera Toby; his brother, A.J. Toby; and his sister, Dolores Toby.
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Laura Lagrange Toby, Sr.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Paul Toby, Davey Zeringue, Bobby Zeringue, Alvin Zeringue, Bobby Knott, and Freddie Zeringue.
Honorary pallbearers will be A.J. Toby, Robert Stelly, Kenneth Chaisson, Dwaine Zeringue, Vinnie Cosimini, and Clyde Zeringue.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 314 St. Landry St., Arnaudville, LA 70512, (337-754-5881) is in charge of arrangements.
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