Obituaries

Marc Francis Brocato and Priscilla Diana Garcia Brocato

April 3, 2025

Marc Francis Brocato (age 74) and Priscilla Diana Garcia Brocato (age 66), longtime residents of Amite, Louisiana passed away together Thursday afternoon April 3, 2025.

Priscilla was born April 25, 1958 and Marc was born December 10, 1950. They were married on November 17, 1980 and spent over 44 years by each other’s side. Diana, as she was known to her family, loved baking cookies, Christmas candy each year and other delicious sweets. She would often enter her treats in the Tangipahoa Parish Fair and won first place on several occasions, including most recently for a pumpkin roll cake. Diana always enjoyed painting and making crafts. Marc was a carpenter that had worked on countless buildings and homes in Amite and the nearby areas. He loved to play the guitar and had written and recorded several songs. Marc had an interest in HAM radios and had some at his home. Together they enjoyed fishing in Manchac and other local areas and they loved to spoil their grandchildren and spend time with their family. They had a special place in their heart for their pet dogs “Sweetie” and “Diamond” and also their pet cat “Exxon”, which was rescued from a nearby gas station. The loving couple will be forever missed by all that knew them.

Survived by: Son and Daughter in law: Marc Joseph and Mabel Brocato of Baytown, TX; Grandsons: Archer Joseph Brocato and Logan Blade Brocato

Priscilla Diana’s family:

3 Brothers and Sisters in law: Jerry and Gayle Garcia of Philadelphia, MS, Randall and Suzonne Garcia of Mt. Hermon, Raymond and Stacey Garcia of Magnolia, MS

Marc’s family:

2 Brothers: Michael Brocato, Joseph Brocato. 

The couple was preceded in death by Diana’s mother Wivel Mae Dedon Garcia, father Roberto Garcia, Marc’s parents Dr. Joseph and Eunice Brocato; Also survived by numerous beloved nieces, nephews and their families, other family members and many dear friends

Visitation will be at Mount Hermon Pentecostal Church (37300 Sunny Hill Road, Mt. Hermon, LA) on Wednesday April 9th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 2:00 pm Wednesday with Rev. Randall Garcia, Rev. Leon Hickman and Rev. Billy Trusley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers: Marc J. Brocato, Michael Brocato, Rodney Garcia, Russell Garcia, Randall Garcia, Joseluis Castelan

Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.