Thomas P. Brochard, 69 of Ocean Springs died Saturday November 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Brochard retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 35 years of service as an Outside Machinist. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 5654 where he served for 25 years as an officer in most positions of the Third Degree and as an Honorary member. He was a Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree for six years.
The family would like to thank Dr. Persing and his staff at the Regional Cancer Center and the nurses and staff of Hospice of Light.
Preceded by; parents, Frenchie and Cecilia Brochard, Sister, Judy Cox and Brother, Kenneth Brochard.
Survived by: Wife, Catherine (Kay) Brochard, Daughter, Diana (Tommy) McGuire, Sons, Donald (Cathy) Brochard, Ronald Brochard, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 4- step-great grandchildren.
Sister, Rosemary (Dennis)VanAcker, Brothers, Carl (Mary) Brochard, Harry (Linda) Brochard.
Visitation will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.