Van Joseph Laviolette

New Iberia – A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia for Van Joseph Laviolette, 64, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 am until 11:30 am Saturday. A rosary will be prayed at 11:30am. Rev. Garrett Savoie will be the Celebrant. Inurnment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. A resident of New Iberia, Van Joseph Laviolette was born in St. Martinville, LA on October 28, 1955 to the late Ludger and Alberta Sonnier Laviolette. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and Gulf War, and retired after 20 years of service. He was also a retired truck driver. Van was very patriotic, flying the Amercian Flag and Navy Retired Flag every day. He loved to celebrate the Fourth of July with his family, and was an avid supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. Although Van had a dry, sarcastic wit, he was very friendly, and loved to visit with his neighbors. He was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church choir, and he loved watching the New Orleans Saints. Van will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and his favorite dog "Peanut." Survivors include his wife, Karen "Kerrie" Weber Laviolette; sisters, Debbie (Bill) David of St. Martinville, Tammy (Mike) Baudoin of Broussard, Lisa (Rob) Carter of Youngsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Laviolette, and a brother, Robert "Robo" Laviolette. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Baudoin, Robert Weber, Bill David, Steven David, Rob Carter, Breighton Segura, and Jeff Haggins. The family would like to thank his nurses, Shannon and Tricia; and caregivers, Janet with St. Joseph Hospice and Paige with A Care Partner for their care and compassion. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331 is in charge of arrangements.