John Ivan Frederic, 76, passed away suddenly on July 13, 2016.

He was the son of the late Alexander J. Frederic and Gertie Veron Frederic and stepson of the late Marian T. Frederic.

John was the brother of the late A.J. Frederic Jr., Wayne Frederic and baby Estelle Joan Frederic.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Mary Ann Doran Frederic; his children, John (Jay) Frederic, Laura F. Poirier (Eric), Christopher D. Frederic (Jeanie), Maria “Teau” Frederic (Beth), and his precious Ella.

He was so very proud of his grandchildren, Patrick and Alex McCarroll, Matthew, Melanie and Doran Frederic, Lindy Donahue, Grant Hayes and Alyssa Gamberella.

John was also survived by stepbrothers Michael (Cheryl) and Malcolm (Linda) Torres and sisters-in-law Mary Ann Oubre, Rosemary Frederic and Libby Doran, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

John “Poochie” grew up in Lutcher. He was a graduate of Jesuit High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid rabbit hunter, fisherman and poker player. John was well known for his generosity, kindness and humor.

No one could tell a Boudreaux and Thibodaux joke like John.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace on Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m.

Visitation begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until the time of Mass.

Interment will follow the Mass in Paulina at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, visit roselynnfuneralhome.com.