Emile J. Vial, Jr., 73 of Pass Christian, MS died Monday, March 27, 2006 in Gulfport.
Mr. Vial was a native of New Orleans and lived on the coast since 1977. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post #83, Lockport, LA. He retired from Bell South after 37 years and 10 months of service. Mr. Vial was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (now Holy Family Parish), Knights of Columbus Council 4420 where he was a 4th Degree and served as Past Grand Knight in Metairie and Picayune. He served as a Troop Leader for Boy Scouts #262, Metairie, LA and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and just piddeling with anyand everything.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emile J. Vial, Sr; and a sister, Joan Travirca. Survivors include his wife, Patricia """"Annie"""" Vial, Pass Christian; his mother, Iola Vial, Jacksonville, FL; 3 children: Pamela Viator, New Orleans, Denise McQueen, Pass Christian, and Christopher (Pandora) Vial, Bay St. Louis; 1 sister, Anniese Mourain, Pearl River, LA; 5 grandchildren: Michael Draughon, Leah Viator, Andrea Viator, HannahVial, and Amanda Toops; 2 great-grandchildren: Austin Draughon and Kelsey Lynn Draughon.
The visitation will be Thursday, March 30, 2006 from 11:30 - 1:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Menge Ave, Pass Christian. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 pm at the church.
Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Society, or the American Heart Association.
Gulf Coast Funeral Homes, Inc, DeLisle Chapel in charge of arrangements and an online guest book may be signed at www.gulfcoastfh.com