Gerard Victor "Jerry" Triola

Gerard Victor "Jerry" Triola Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at a 12:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in for Gerard Victor "Jerry" Triola, 71, who died Wednesday January 8, 2025, at Calcutta House at Hospice of Acadiana Hospice in Lafayette LA Interment will be in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings LA. Pastors Travis Turner and Andrew Bates will conduct the funeral services. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country with honor. After his military service, he returned home to live a life full of love, kindness, and generosity. Known affectionately by his grandchildren as “Paw Paw,” he was a true gentle giant-always there with a warm smile and a comforting presence. Paw Paw had a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying countless hours fishing, hunting, and working with wood. His hands were always busy crafting something with love and care, from fishing rods to furniture, each piece reflecting his patience and skill. A lover of classic television, Paw Paw was an avid fan of MASH*. He could almost recite entire episodes by heart, and his humor and infectious laughter filled the room when watching his favorite show. In addition, he had a profound appreciation for history, particularly the Civil War, and he could often be found sharing his knowledge and insights with anyone willing to listen. Survivors include wife, of 24 years Patricia Dupuis Triola, three daughters, Mary Shauntel, Jazmyne and spouse Chris Cristea, and Victoria and spouse Cameron CoCo, his sister, Jackie and spouse Charles "Inky" Bush, his brother, Paul "Jay" and spouse Kathleen Triola, seven grandchildren, Christian and spouse Dallas Pero, Samuel, and Ara bella, Devyn Jerrard, and Jaylen Sentell, great grandchildren Amiyah, Dallas Jr., two nieces, Katie and spouse Toby Ryder, and Kelly and spouse Andy Lawson, his nephew, Jonathon Bush. Jerry was also survived by his in-laws Paul Sidney Shepard, Sidney Paul and spouse Bonnie Dupuis, Vickie Dupuis, Tammy Sarver and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack Triola, and Mary Pizzolato Triola, father-in-law, Sidney "Sam” Dupuis, mother-in-law, Rose `Bearb, sister-in-law, Malinda Winn, niece, Brandi Guidry. Pallbearers will be Craig Hudson, Devyn Triola, Brennen Winn, Paul Shepard, Brandon Winn, and Rae Sarver. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jay Triola, Charles Triola, Joe Russo, Larry Russo, Timmy Russo, and Owney Pizzolato. The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Sunday January 12, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and on Monday January 13, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Friends may view the obituary and guest book online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.

Gerard Victor "Jerry" Triola

November 17, 1953 - January 8, 2025