Donald Joseph Arabie

Donald J. Arabie, 73, a native of Harvey and resident of Cut Off, passed away October 14, 2021.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, LA. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 12:00 pm with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Beverly Theriot Arabie; his son Garrett Arabie (Jill); granddaughters Madelin and Claire Arabie; brothers Gary Arabie (Denise) and Uray Arabie; sister-in-law June Theriot Tregre (Earl); brothers-in-law Ernest Theriot and Perry Theriot (Karen). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son Gregory Arabie; parents Euray and Esther Babin Arabie; in-laws Ernest and Evelyn Matherne Theriot; sister and brother-in-law Audrey and Clarence Orgeron, Sr.; and sister-in-law Paulette LeBlanc Theriot.
Don was a teacher for over 40 years and loved his job and his students. He was a witty person and often related funny stories about his life and episodes experienced while teaching. His favorite activities included shopping and Wal-Mart where he could talk to everyone he met, buying and displaying holiday decorations, everything about Mardi Gras (Versailles King XXXIV), watching the political news (and cursing) and reality TV programs.
Thanks are extended to all family and friends who helped during his illness. The family also sends thanks and gratitude to the many doctors and medical workers at Ochsner, Lady of the Sea, Terrebonne General, Thibodaux Regional, and St. Joseph Hospice. God bless them all.
Don will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.