Dominic "Mecu" Arcuri, Jr.

Dominic “Mecu” Arcuri, Jr. passed from this life peacefully on February 7th, 2020 at the age of 94. Mecu was born on a cold day in Laplace, La., December 27, 1925. His Father had left to get the midwife, but Mecu could not wait, and was born before his father returned. Dominic Jr. was born to the late Lucia and Dominic Arcuri, Sr. Mecu’s early years were spent helping his father, grandfather and brothers on the family truck farm in Laplace. The family grew many different types of vegetables and sold their produce in the French Market in New Orleans. Mecu graduated from Leon Godchaux High School in 1944, and after High School, served 3 years in the U.S. Army. In 1948 Mecu married the love of his life, Marian Jewel Anderson, and they settled in Laplace and raised their family. Mecu ran the Laplace Gulf Service on Airline Highway for several years and in 1951, started a new career working for Shell Oil Company in Norco. Mecu spent 33 years at Shell and made many friends and acquaintances. He retired from Shell in 1984 after a long and rewarding career. Dominic was a lifelong member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Laplace, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. Dominic was a past President of the Laplace Lions Club, a member of the Laplace VFW, and a former Chancellor and 4th Degree member of the Laplace Knights of Columbus Council 5935. He also volunteered countless hours to many civic and community associations until the last several years, when his heath started to slow him down. Mecu enjoyed meeting with his longtime Coffee Club friends at the Donut Hole Tuesday through Friday, and also looked forward to meeting with family members on Monday for coffee and biscuits. A lifelong LSU fan, Mecu spent many Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium, and enjoyed the tailgating in the “ABC” parking lot. He shared his knowledge of Old Laplace history and was one of the “Last of the Great Generation”. Mecu will surely be missed by his many friends and relatives that he shared his love, compassion, and kindness with. Dominic was a dedicated and loving husband to the late Marian “Jewel” Arcuri, and a father to the late Kevin Arcuri. Mecu is survived by two sons, Dr. Dominic Arcuri III (Renee), and Robert Arcuri (Jenny). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Erin Hubert, Andrea Hoover (Richard), Dr. Michael Arcuri (Iracema), Monica Walker (Lance), and Dominic “Nico” Arcuri. He is also survived by five great grandchildren, Haley Hubert, Davis Hubert, Lucy Walker, Reed Walker, and Stella Arcuri. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 529 West 5th Street in Laplace, La. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery in Reserve, La. Arrangements by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.milletguidry.com

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Dominic "Mecu" Arcuri, Jr.

December 27, 1925 - February 7, 2020