Simon Theriot Jr.

Simon Theriot, Jr. of Grasonville, MD died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at his home. He was 66. Born on May 25, 1938 in Sulphur, LA, he was the son of the late Simon Theriot, Sr. and Edith Monceaux Theriot. He grew up in Longville, LA and was a graduate of Longville High School, Class of 1956. He attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA from 1956-1957 and Louisiana Tech University from 1957-1958 in Ruston, LA. In June 1958, he was accepted to the United States Naval Academy. He graduated in 1962, and married Roslyn Seta on December 29, 1962. From 1962-1967 he served as a naval aviator during which time he served a tour in Vietnam with squadron VP4, ASW. He was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. In January 1968, he began his career with Trans World Airlines, retiring as a Captain in 1998. During his career with TWA, they resided in Annapolis, MD and he was based out of JFK. In 1996, they moved to Oyster Cove. Over the years they enjoyed their homes in Key Largo, FL and Grasonville, MD. Si also enjoyed traveling and boating. He was a member of St. Christopher''s Catholic Church, the United Stated Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Athletic Association. In addition to his wife of 41 years, Mr. Theriot is survived by two daughters, Melanie Moore and her husband, John Moore, Jr. of Midlothian, VA and Yvonne Gazelle and her husband, Todd Gazelle of Annapolis, MD; one son, Simon Theriot, III of Stevensville, MD; one sister, Judy Thibodeaux of Lake Charles, LA; one brother, Vernon Theriot of Moselle, MS; five grandchildren, John Moore, III, Mollie Moore, Ethan Gazelle, Francesca Gazelle and Cecilia Gazelle. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 11AM at St. Christopher''s Catholic Church, Chester, MD. Friends and family may call on Monday, July 26, 2004 from 4PM to 8PM at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A., 106 Shamrock Rd., Chester, MD. Interment will be private in the United States Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne''s, Inc., 300 Del Rhodes Ave., Queenstown, MD 21658.