Andrew Caesaire Dupas

Obituary Andrew Caesaire Dupas Born on Sept.14, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Caesaire and Emma Dupas, Andy died peacefully on May 18, 2009 in Everett, WA, surrounded by family. He joined the Army in 1942, served under Gen. Patton and fought at The Battle of the Bulge. Andy met Anne Jurancich at a USO Dance at Fort Lewis and they were married on Dec. 23, 1943. He was honorably discharged in Dec. 1945 and entered into a career with the Tacoma Postal Service where he retired in 1979 after 33 years of service as a comptroller and assistant to the Post Master. Andy lived in Tacoma for 65 years. Andy was a member of St. Patrick Parish for 64 years where he served as usher and Head Usher for many of those years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul and served on the Parish Council. He was very involved in The Capital Fund Drive at Church, counted collection money after Sunday Masses and worked in the church office. Andy was willing to do anything that was asked of him. He was an avid bowler, loved to golf, travel and take cruises. But most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved to garden and had a wonderful vegetable garden that he shared generously. He and Anne made the best homemade raspberry jam. He was devoted to his wife Anne, whom he adored, his family, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. He loved family gatherings whether at home, restaurants, on vacation or outdoors. Andy is survived by his wife Anne, daughter Janet (Terry) O'Neal, grandson Bryan (Colleen) O'Neal, granddaughter Anne Marie (Matt) Hedeen. 4 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Emma, Landon, Kellen, 2 step great-children Bradley and Carlin. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 29th, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment at Calvary Cloisters. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003