Paul Carrol Ozenne

In Loving Memory of Paul Carrol Ozenne, born July 31st, 1930 in Youngsville, Louisiana died on June 8th, 2020 in Fremont, California at the ripe old age of 89 where he lived with his daughter. Paul grew up in New Iberia, Louisiana with his sister Litta. After losing his father at a young age, he left School to help his mother work the family farm. At the age of 18, Paul left home to join the U.S. Military. He served 1 year in the Army, then transferred to the Air Force. While he did not see combat, he ran the mess hall for the majority of his time served, proudly feeding his brothers in arms. He was honorably discharged on April 23rd, 1955 at the rank of Airman First Class. In 1952, he met his future bride, Mary Jane Oliveira. They were married on March 7th, 1953. Together, they raised a family of 5 children, who gave him 8 grandchildren who adoringly called him Papa Gator. They remained happily married until the time of her death. After leaving the military, he worked various jobs including a 42-year career at United Engine & Machine Co., a piston manufacturer. Paul’s favorite hobbies included poker, NASCAR, automobile repair and restoration, and collecting guns and Gators. His years in the mess hall also gave him a love for cooking that stayed with him throughout life. Over the years, he also developed a knack for fixing just about anything which earned him a second nickname of “Tinker”-bell. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Adolphe Ozenne, his mother, Laurence Mouton Ozenne, his sister, Litta Ozenne Migues, his wife Mary, his son Ricky, his daughters Linda and Debra, his nephew and godson Recey Paul, and his grandson Eric. He is survived by his daughters Patricia Duncan of Dayton, NV and Kathleen Ozenne of Fremont, CA, his 7 grandchildren, Susan, Paul, Nadine, John, Jeffrey, Jaime, and Jodi, his 16 great-grandchildren Gary, Jessica, Cody, Desiree, Christopher, Sabrina, Savannah, Camren, Derek, Kayla, Justin, Jayson, Ava, Sofia, Kaycee and Keith along with 11 great-great grandchildren, his nieces, Kim and Leah, his nephew Ron and their respective families. Memorial services to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local Veteran’s Administration.

Paul Carrol Ozenne

July 31, 1930 - June 8, 2020