Jacques Burke Larroque, Jr

Jeanerette–A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted for Jacques Burke Larroque Jr., age 28, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 12:00 noon, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Jeanerette with Fr. Alexander Albert officiating. A rosary was prayed at 10:00 AM, led by Judy and Steve Boudreaux. Entombment followed at Beau Pre Cemetery.

A native of Jeanerette, Jacques Burke Larroque Jr., passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence in Jeanerette.

Throughout his life, Burke was a Mardi Gras music, technology, environmental sciences, and avid cat enthusiast. Burke graduated from University of Louisiana Monroe with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2017 and worked at McIlhenny over the summers where he learned to love all things Tabasco. He lived in New York after college graduation while pursuing his Masters degree in environmental management, his true passion. Burke was always the first person who was called when anyone needed a helping hand because he could be counted on to be there. Above all, Burke loved his family and enjoyed all the time he spent with them.

Jacques Burke Larroque Jr. is survived by his parents Jacques Burke and Mary Ellen Bode Larroque; siblings, Henri Bode Larroque (Mariah) of East Northport, New York, Gabrielle Larroque Roussel (Andrew) of Lafayette, Justine Marie Dimitry Larroque of Oregon, and his beloved felines Snappy and Jink.

Burke was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Adolphe Aime’ and Elizabeth Burke Larroque, and maternal grandparents, Ferdinand Herman and May Shea Bode.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Henri Bode Larroque, Gabrielle Larroque Roussel, Justine Marie Dimitry Larroque, Andrew Oliver Roussel, Oliver Larroque, and Grant Collins.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearer is Bessie Daurbigny.

In memory of Burke, please donate to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Jeanerette.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337-276-5151 is in charge of arrangements.