
William “Shane” Vascocu, a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the age of 45. He managed River City Roofing and was a resident of Port Allen and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen Monday, Dec. 12 from 5-9 p.m. and at Holy Family Catholic Churchin in Port Allen Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Father David Allen. He also had a visitation at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. until Rite of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by Father Matt. Interment followed at Weaver Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Missy Vascocu; son, Reed Vascocu and wife Ashley; one grandchild on the way; parents, Bill and Sue Vascocu; sister, Kimberly Vascocu Baker and husband Sam; brother, Kent Kline; nieces, Whitney Baker and Lakyn Baker; nephew, Gage Baker; aunt, JoAnn Buckhalter and husband Ladd; uncle, Gary Vascocu; grandparents, Troy and Mayo Vascocu and Emeline McLaren; step father, Jim Burroughs; godmother, Clara Darbonne; extended family, Scott Clark and Kyle Lockhart; father-inlaw, Jackie Spiers; mother-inlaw, Jean Thorsen; brothers in law, Kenny Spiers and Kevin Spiers; and numerous cousins, family and friends who loved him very much. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Jewel Vascocu, Mary and Joseph Camarata and B.D. McLaren. Pallbearers were Reed Vascocu, Kyle Lockhart, Jim Burroughs, Sam “BoBo” Baker, Greg Carter, Rudy Prudencio, Danny Madere, Ronnie Patin and Martian “Rigo” Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers were the West Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff ’s Office Flotilla. Shane was a graduate of Lee High School. He was a commodore of the WBR Parish Sherriff ’s Office Flotilla. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, shooting pool and traveling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Liver Association and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Share memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.