Ignace Arthur Perrin Jr

Ignace “Iggie” Arthur Perrin, Jr., passed away peacefully at 91 years of age on March 23, 2025 with family at his side. Iggie was born on August 28, 1933 in Barataria, LA, to Ignace A. Perrin, Sr., and Adris Robichaux Perrin. He was raised with his older brother, Leroy Perrin, by their mom until her death in 1950. He was the step-son of Ethel Denoux Perrin. As a young man, he spent time with his family fishing, trawling, hunting and enjoying life on the bayou. He later graduated from Marrero High School and left Barataria in 1953 to serve our country as a radio communications operator in the U.S. Army in Occupied Germany. Upon his return, he attended USL, where he studied geology. There, he met his first wife, Elmira Schadler. They moved to New Orleans, married and had two children. After their divorce, he married Mary Costanza and had two more children. Early in his career, he served as spokesperson for the Public Service Commissioner, Nat Knight, and ran for the House of Representatives. He then had a lengthy and successful career in sales, designing custom home kitchens. Over the years, his outgoing personality and sincere interest in others resulted in making many friends. He was a great conversationalist and storyteller. He is survived by his children, Ignace “Iggie” Perrin, III, (Christine), Debbie Vegh (Steve), Mark Perrin (Gina Rivolo) and Todd Perrin; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Drennan (Sean), Ignace “Iggie” Perrin, IV, (Caroline), Jonathan Vegh, Nicholas Perrin, Madison Turcotte, Juliana Perrin, Wyatt Perrin, Braidyn Perrin, and Paisley Perrin, as well as great grandson, Henry Perrin, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary of 51 years, brother Leroy Perrin, and granddaughter Paige Paquay. The family wishes to thank his caregiver, Charlotte, with A First Name Basis, for her loving care over the last year. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Mary Help of Christian’s Church (formerly St. Rosalie), 600 2nd Ave., Harvey, LA. Visitation will be at 11 AM with a funeral mass at noon. A reception will follow for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA, are appreciated. Donations will support a fund for resident recreation and welfare. Please make donations in memory of Iggie Perrin, Jr., to the Recreation and Welfare Fund, SE LA Veterans Home, 4080 W Airline Hwy., Reserve, LA, 70084 New Orleans Funeral and Cremation Service "Celebrating Life"

Ignace Arthur Perrin Jr

August 28, 1933 - March 23, 2025