Paul J. Montalbano, Sr.
June 30, 1930 ~ January 9, 2011
Paul J. Montalbano, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles died Sunday, January 09, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Montalbano was a native of St. Louis, MO and had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1934. He attended Forth Ward School, Central School and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He attended Loyola University of New Orleans. He retired as operations manager of Motion Industries after more than 42 years of service. Mr. Montalbano was an Army Korean War veteran, having served in the Seventh Signal Company of the Seventh Infantry Division. He was a life time member of St. Margaret's Council 3208 Knights of Columbus and was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where he was responsible for counting the offerings for over fifty years and served as a Eucharistic Minister for 12 years. In 1969 he was the recipient of the Bishop's Medal for Devoted Service awarded by His Excellency Bishop Maurice Schexnayder of the Diocese of Lafayette.
He leaves to honor his memory, three sons, Paul J. Montalbano, Jr., Patrick Montalbano and wife Vicky, both of Lake Charles and Michael J. Montalbano and wife Jennifer of Many, LA; two daughters, Pamela Ann Manceaux and husband Steve and Mary Julia Bradley and husband Don, both of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and two sisters, Catherine Navarra of Lake Charles and Joanne "GiGi" Roundtree of Whitehouse,TX.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Betty Armentor Montalbano; his dear friend, Rubye Carolyn Stewart and two great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in St. Margaret Catholic Church. Reverend Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Interment will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday will be from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a scripture service and rosary beginning at 6:30 PM. Visitation Wednesday will be from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the funeral home.
Mr. Montalbano's family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of 4th tower Oncology of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and especially to Deena and Neil for their excellence in care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1585, Lake Charles, LA, 70629 or a charity of choice.
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Paul J. Montalbano, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles died Sunday, January 09, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Montalbano was a native of St. Louis, MO and had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1934. He attended Forth Ward School, Central School and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He attended Loyola University of New Orleans. He retired as operations manager of Motion Industries after more than 42 years of service. Mr. Montalbano was an Army Korean War veteran, having served in the Seventh Signal Company of the Seventh Infantry Division. He was a life time member of St. Margaret's Council 3208 Knights of Columbus and was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where he was responsible for counting the offerings for over fifty years and served as a Eucharistic Minister for 12 years. In 1969 he was the recipient of the Bishop's Medal for Devoted Service awarded by His Excellency Bishop Maurice Schexnayder of the Diocese of Lafayette.
He leaves to honor his memory, three sons, Paul J. Montalbano, Jr., Patrick Montalbano and wife Vicky, both of Lake Charles and Michael J. Montalbano and wife Jennifer of Many, LA; two daughters, Pamela Ann Manceaux and husband Steve and Mary Julia Bradley and husband Don, both of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and two sisters, Catherine Navarra of Lake Charles and Joanne "GiGi" Roundtree of Whitehouse,TX.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Betty Armentor Montalbano; his dear friend, Rubye Carolyn Stewart and two great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in St. Margaret Catholic Church. Reverend Aubrey Guilbeaux will officiate. Interment will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday will be from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a scripture service and rosary beginning at 6:00 PM. Visitation Wednesday will be from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the funeral home.
Mr. Montalbano's family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of 4th tower Oncology of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and especially to Deena and Neil for their excellence in care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1585, Lake Charles, LA, 70629 or a charity of choice.
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Dear Paul Jr.,Pam, Patrick, Michael, Mary and families,I was so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. He was my godfather and a lot of my childhood memories are of spending time with Paul and Betty.I know that it is hard to lose a parent even when we are adults. I'm happy that I got to see Paul at my mother's funeral in October of 2009.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Marilyn Digiglia Parke
Dear Paul, Pam, Pat, Mike and Mary I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your dad. He was always very pleasant and always had a smile. He would come over to your grandmother's to cut grass and he got out of that little white ford station wagon and he always stopped to talk our family on our front porch. As well so did Paul, Pam, and Pat. I am sorry I did not know Mike and Mary as well but, ya'll were born later. Just wanted all of you to know I am thinking and praying for ya'll LOVE Kenny
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has often been in our thoughts as my mother (PeeWee) would see one or another of you in town. Your mom was a favorite cousin of my dads(Duke). Please know you are in our prayers. Colleen
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers at this time.
I'm so sorry of Paul's passing. I worked with Paul starting in 1969 for 28 years as a salesman for Motion Industries. Paul was a great fellow employee to work with for all those years. I'm sure he will be missed by his family.
Mary, Many years ago we lived down the street on Enterprise Blvd, you would come over and play with my son, Steven.I am so very sorry for your loss,we have been at Johnson's also as my father passed on the 9th. I will be praying for you and your family.
Mary, my deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time. It sounds like your dad was a wonderful man. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely,Kim LaHoodLCPD ID Division
Mary, very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I don't know if you remember me. I worked at LCPD from 95-96. I last saw you at my nephews grandpa's funeral, Frank Landry. My condolences to you and your family
Mary,We are sad for your loss. I didn't really know your dad, only having met him once. But you are a blessing to me and my family (and extended family), especially to my brother.We love you very much, and we want you to know that because of our love for you, your loss is our loss.May the Lord bless you and keep you…may His face shine upon you…and give you peace.In Christ,Scott
MaryWe are sorry to here about your dad. We love you and will be thinking of you and your family during this time.
Mr. Paul will be missed! The love he showed to our family over the past several years will never be forgotten. Mr. Paul was an exceptional man with a heart of gold. The care and love he showed to my Aunt Carolyn will always be in our hearts. As my daughter called him, Mr. Uncle Paul you will be missed terribly.
My prayers for all family members,especially Catherine as she is the one whom I knew best.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I will always cherish the wonderful memories of spending time with your amazing family. You all are blessed to have been raised by such a wonderful man and great father. He will truely be missed by all who ever came in contact with him.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. We are the parents of Debra Rountree, Mark's wife.
Paul was a classmate and friend of mine at LCHS. I know he is happy in heaven and is resting in peace. I will miss him. Paul and his family are in my prayers. God Bless All.
To all five children of Paul and Betty we send our condolences and we pray for the repose of both of their souls. You all have been blessed to have had such wonderful parents. I attended your dads funeral mass and it seemed like a celebration-exactly what it should have been. Mom and dad are re-united and its now time to enjoy their wonderful memories as they come back to us. God bless each one of you. Nathan, June, Monica, Renee, Doug Douget
To my dear friend Pam and her brothers,sister, and children my thoughts and many prayers are with you all. Mr. Montalbano was a part of our lives for so long with only good memories of time spent at the family home. I am heartfully sorry for your loss.
To Pauley, Pam, Pat, Mike Mary and your famlies:I am so sorry for your loss, my heart is aching for all of you at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of our families being together, but as I was listening to Fr. Aunrey's homily yesterday and he was talking about Mr. Paul counting money at church on Sunday evenings, Ihad to smile as I remember me and Mary begging him to let us go help count money, he knew all we wanted to do was run around the rectory, but he let us go anyway…that is just one of the many great memories I have of your dad. What a wonderful friend your dad was to mine for many years, a friendship that I know my dad cherishes. I am praying for each of you for God to be with you through this difficult time. I love you all. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
We will miss our dear friend Paul. We will cherish the memories we made on all of our trips to Branson. We will be eternally grateful for the care her gave our sister during her battle with cancer. Meg and Charles Page