Frank "Paco" Besson Sr.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Frank “Paco” Besson Sr. He passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025. He was a beloved member of the Grand Isle Community whose love for family, friends and Grand Isle goes unmatched. He left behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to the people he loved and the people who loved him.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on June 10, 2025 from 9am until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12pm with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Frank is survived by his sons, Frank Besson Jr. (Sharee), Deacon Guidry (Charmen), Simon Besson (Robyn); daughter, Bridgett Besson; 10 grandchildren, Laine Landry Jr., Blaine Landry, Zaine Landry, Olivia Besson, Caroline Besson, Luke Besson, Peyton Besson, Simon Besson Jr., Cruz Besson, Zoé Guidry; one great-grandchild on the way, Blaine Landry Jr.; brothers, Jessie, Roscoe and Kelly Besson; sisters, Ethel “Sissy” Anderton, Charlene “Poonie” Blanchard, Leoda Bladsacker, and Barbara Howell.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela “Penny” Besson; parents, Rousselot Sr. and Gladys Besson; adopted parents, Natali “Nat” and Delores Chighizola, great-grandchildren, Greyson and Jaxon Landry.

He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. He especially enjoyed his yearly hunting trips and visiting his close friends in Decorah, IA.

His commitment to his family and friends was everything to Paco. For those who loved him, his smile was a symbol of his devotion to the people he cared most about in his life. His family and friends knew how meaningful you were to him, and you knew you had a lifelong supporter. Paco loved his children dearly, and he was very proud of each of them.

Paco’s commitment to the legacy of Grand Isle was a huge part of his life. Those who knew him or strangers who would meet him at one of his businesses knew he was a Grand Isle Ambassador because his love for the Grand Isle Community shined brightly through his smile. Grand Isle has lost not only an islander, but also an advocate for what makes Grand Isle special and unique. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Falgout Funeral Home is honored to serve the Besson family.