Russell 'Whoopie' Angelle

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, April 16, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Russell J. Angelle, 73, who passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm on Sunday and continue Monday at 8:00 am until 10:30 am. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Rev. Austin Leger will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Russell, better known as "Whoopie" was born in Breaux Bridge to the late Joseph and Eula Benoit Angelle. He worked in the oil field for over 30 years before working on the river boats for the next 10 years. Whoopie enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking, camping, hunting, fishing, playing the snare drum, and hanging out with friends. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his kind heart. You never knew if he was being serious or playing a joke. Whoopie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving spouse of 56 years, Maxlene Theriot Angelle; his sons, Jody Angelle and companion Kathy, Patrick Angelle and wife Wendy; his daughters, Telicia "Lisa" Baker, and Emily Angelle and fianc Scott; his sister, Sally Angelle; his grandchildren, Natalie Frederick and spouse Lance, Denton Angelle, Leland Baker, and Molly Angelle; and his great-grandchild, Aubree Frederick. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph "Putsie" Angelle; his mother, Eula Benoit Angelle; his brother, Danny Angelle; and his son-in-law, Martin "Mert" Baker. Pallbearers will be Jody Angelle, Patrick Angelle, Denton Angelle, Scott Stelly, Lance Frederick, and Dale Theriot. Honorary pallbearer will be Leland Baker. Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia, 2238 Bushville Hwy., Cecilia, LA 70521, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com