Daniel John Landry

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Daniel John Landry (Deacon Dan) aloving husband and father left this life to be united with Christ, his Savior and Lord, at the age of 91.

Daniel (Dan) was a friendly, outgoing man of many talents. Dan had a great wit and a kind and compassionate soul! He was generous and thoughtful with no limit in giving to those he knew and strangers alike. Dan loved to cook and even more so loved watching everyone enjoy his food. He also loved the company of getting together and cooking on weekends or Sundays. He attended LaGrange and was involved in all sports; he loved telling stories about his amazing talents playing football and boxing. He was especially proud of being awarded the American History award in High School. Starting in his youth and continuing throughout his life, he had many talents , venturing into owning two businesses (grocery and electrical), IBEW journeyman wireman (electrician) for 38 years, and most dear and important to him, his role as a permanent Deacon (ordained in 1980) in the Catholic Church. He served for 30 years at St. Margaret Catholic Church performing enumerable baptisms, funeral and wake services. He ministered to hospital patients and homebound parishioners. He served in the Pastoral Care Ministry for 5 years at St. Patrick’s Hospital. After serving faithfully for many years he retired in 2009. He taught his children from a young age the importance of giving back and serving others. Dan loved to sing French songs he learned from his mother. His love and commitment in marriage to his wife, Joyce, is an admirable testimony to his love of her and the sacred sacrament of marriage. He said through the years she was the rock of their marriage, a devoted wife, mother and Catholic Christian. They were married at St. Margaret Catholic Church in 1949. Dan served his country in the National Guard for seven years, starting with the Korean war.

In his writings the following are consistent: Prayer, Trust, Decision to follow Jesus (our whole life is to be a preparation for eternal life), accept your gifts and use them properly to build up the kingdom, accept yourself as you are, Quotes St. Augustine, “We will never rest until we rest in thee.”

From his many writings for wakes: Let us not be afraid of our death because as St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians “eye has not seen and ear has not heard the beauty that is in store for us.” Because of our beliefs, when we die, we are going to be with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit forever. A place of light, happiness and peace.

Dan was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 29, 1929 to Felicianand Edea (Conner) Landry. He had three brothers Cliff Landry, Randolph (Rookie) Landry, and Howard Landry. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Joyce (Derouen) Landry; children, Gil Landry (Denise) of Maple Valley, Washington, Bart Landry (Sybil) and Dana Coe of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Grandchildren, Gilbert, Brad, Josh and Jake Landry, Timothy West, Jordan and Andrew Coe and Chris Landry; Greatgrandchildren,Tristan and Nadia West, Whitney, Jackson, Violet and Lucy Landry and Great greatgrandchild, Spencer Gray Due February, 2021.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers, infant daughter (Nikki Elizabeth Landry), son-in-law Rob Coe and Great Granddaughter Emma West.

The service is being conducted by Johnson Funeral Home and being held at St. Margaret Catholic Church on Saturday October 3, 2020. Visitation begins at 9:30, Rosary at 10:30, funeral Mass at 11:30. Services will be officiated by Msgr. Harry Greig, a longtime family friend and Msgr. Jace Eskind. Burial will take place in Consolata Cemetery following the service. 

The family expresses sincere gratitude to Harbor Hospice for all of their attentive, supportive, and caring staff especially Bridget Redlich.

Sadly, due to the pandemic and concerns for everyone’s wellbeing, we have to limit the number of people to immediate family and close friends. We respectfully request that all that attend wear masks and socially distance. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date perhaps early spring or summer of 2021.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Margaret Catholic Church or St. Margaret Catholic School.