Ray ""Frenchy"" Gagnon, age 82, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2008 in Gulfport.
Mr. Gagnon was a native of Salem, MA and was a former resident of East Haven, CT for 53 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served in World War II. He is a Purple Heart recipient. Mr. Gagnon retired after 32 years of service from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. He was known by Frenchy from all the guys at the Cue & Brew, in Branford.
Mr. Gagnon is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Rita P. Gagnon; and his brother, Pete Gagnon. Survivors include his daughter, Jacqueline Oppel, of Gulfport; his sister, Rita Potty, and his brother, Lionel Gagnon, of FL; his granddaughter, Lt. Tanya Casey and her husband, Lt. Dan Casey of Germany.
Private services will be held at a later date. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS, is in charge of arrangements.
A online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com