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Kirby Bonnette, Jr. Obituary
Kirby Joseph Bonnette Jr., 86, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00AM until service time. A Liturgy of the Word will begin following visitation at 1:00PM. Burial will follow in Bisland Cemetery.
Kirby is survived by his daughter Josephine Cassou and partner Weez Clement; brothers, Romeo Bonnette and Errol Bonnette; grandchildren, Sam Cassou, Helen Tedesco, Steve Griffin III, and Matthew Griffin.
Kirby is preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Lirette Bonnette; daughter, Laurel Bonnette; brothers, L. A. Bonnette, Lou Bonnette; sisters, Ramona Bonnette and Juliet Bonnette.
Kirby is a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed history and had a love of genealogy. Kirby also had a love music and actively played many instruments. He was skilled with the trumpet, trombone, and French horn and loved to play music compositions with them. He also shared his love of music at his bandshop, the “Bandwagon Music Store”.
His love of music, friends and family will live on in all he met. He will never be forgotten and always remembered and loved.
Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bonnette family.
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Errol Bonnette
April 29, 2019
I miss my brother. We were only 10 years apart but close as I grew up and although I relocated, he remained dear to me and our relationship.
Love ya Bro!
Kathy McCoy Russell
March 18, 2019
Mr. Bonnette sold my family my first flute, in 1967. The installment payments - ten whole dollars a month! - made it possible for us to afford such a precious thing, and for me to become a musician in the Arabi Elementary beginner band. The night he delivered it, he respectfully showed me how to assemble it, how to care for it, and how to keep it safe. It was the most beautiful thing Id ever owned. I was so excited I couldnt sleep for hours. Fifty years later, and three flutes later, Im still a musician. Not a great one. But music is still a big part of my life, and he helped make that possible.
Kim Domangue
March 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barry Weaver
March 7, 2019
Mr. Kirby was my very first boss. I taught drum lessons there for a short while around 81-82. Super nice guy! Great family altogether! My deepest condolences for you guys! Prayers!
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Connie LaFrance
March 6, 2019
Josie, I am sorry for the loss of your father. His music store was the go-to place for band students in St. Bernard Parish.
I'll keep him and your family in my prayers.
Chuck Junek
March 6, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Peralta
March 6, 2019
Rest In Peace Mr. Kirby.
May The Lord Have Mercy On Your Soul.
Sending Prayers For Your Family And Friends.
I knew You from being a customer at the Band Wagon in Chalmette.
March 5, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times that you shared together. May you find comfort from our Heavenly Father during this difficult time. (Psalms 94:18,19) Our sincere heartfelt condolences goes out to the family
Emile Diodene
March 3, 2019
As a sophomore in high school, I was looking for wheels. One of the skills I had was music. I applied for, interviewed and started my job at Bandwagon Music then. Mr. Kirby and his brother Louis (L.A.) taught me how to repair all the band instruments over the years. I also taught many students trumpet, guitar and music lessons through my college years there as well. To this day, I still apply what I learned about business and customer service from Mr. Kirby. Thank you for your service to the country and to the arts. God bless and rest in peace Sir.
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