Mitchell B Jurisich

Mitchell B. Jurisich, Sr. 88, died Wednesday February 13, 2019 . Mr. Jurisich was a native of Empire , LA and lifelong resident.  He was a second generation oyster farmer . A pioneer in the industry best known for Mitchell Jurisich  Oysters. A member of the Croatian Benevolent Assoc. and a member of the Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association. An Army Veteran and Member of the Knights of Columbus. While in the Military Mr. Jurisich was a boxer and won the Light Heavy Weight Championship of the 7th Division Army. Later he loved teaching the children of Empire the Art of Boxing second only to his passion for the oyster industry.  Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Neda Jurisich, and granddaughter Kennedy Ava Frelich. Survived by his sister Eva J. Vujnovich, his wife Mary Jurisich, and the mother of his children Barbara Jurisich.  Children Mitch Jurisich (Lynn), Frank Jurisich (Sissy) and Amy Avery. Grandchildren: Heather Avery, Mark Avery, Nathan Jurisich (Jamie),  Amber Jurisich, Frankie Jurisich Jr. (Kandace) ,and Jenna Jurisich. 3 Great grandchildren: Maddox Jurisich, Frankie Jurisich III,  and  McKenzie Jurisich. Step children , David Vallot, Blaine Vallot, Chris Vallot and Cory Vallot and their families. A Mass of Christian burial will be clelbrated Saturday February 16 at 1 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 8968 Highway 23 Belle Chasse with Msgr Gerald Stapelton and Msgr. Terry Becnel celebrants. The family will receive friends from 9 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the church. Interment to follow in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna.  ARRANGEMENTS BY JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME

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