Cyril W. "Cy" DesJean
December 11, 1921 ~ May 31, 2018
Cyril W. “Cy” DesJean, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Indianapolis on December 11, 1921, Cy was the son of the late Cyril S. and Mary C. (Kipley) DesJean.
Cy attended high school at St. Meinrad Seminary for three years and was a 1939 graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, he was honorably discharged in 1945. He was united in marriage to Patricia L. Byfield, their marriage in 1946 produced seven children, Phillip W. (Susan), Thomas P. (Vicki), John A. (Cindy), Mark E. and Matthew F. (Julie) DesJean, Colette M. (John) Tellmann, and Denise M. (Michael) Hunter. In 1971, three years after Patricia passed away, he was united in marriage to Elsie Jean (Bell) Taylor, and their merged family of children increased to 13. Elsie’s children include, Stephen J. (Janet), Lawrence R. (Janet), Philip W. (Theresa), Jeffrey D. (Carol), and Robert J. Taylor, and Jeanne M. (Vernon) Goedde; Elsie’s son, Robert J. Taylor preceded him in death. Cy is also survived by his sister, Joan Laurent of Decatur, Indiana, 29 grandchildren, and 42 great grandchildren.
His brother, Richard DesJean and his sister, Florence “Dolly” Diette also preceded him in death.
After 45 years, Cy retired from N.A.P.A. BalKamp, Inc. as a catalog manager. He was a devoted member of St. Mark Catholic Church since 1953 and the Knights of Columbus #3660-Monsignor Downey Council.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Cyril W. DesJean from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street (U.S. Hwy. 31 S.), Indianapolis. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Morning prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the funeral home, followed by 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to St. Labre’ Indian School or St. Mark Catholic School. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to Cy’s family.
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To the DesJean -Taylor family, know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Joan Pennington and family
Dear John: Your personal MAN FOR ALL SEASONS has now seen the face of God, along with the two ladies he loved most in this world. You were such a loving and attentive caregiver to your Dad. Blest are you for being with him as he grew old. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Steve, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. I know this is a devastating loss for you and your family. Your memories of his life will live with you for the rest of your life and I will be praying for you at this very sad moment. Your long time friend, Bob Banks
Dear Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Cyril. May you find comfort and hope during this difficult time (2 Co. 1:3,4). Keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear DesJean-Taylor Family, our sympathies to you for the loss of your Dad. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Cy and Elsie as we shared wedding days with them on April 17, 1971. How special and kind it was for them to send us a telegram, of all things, on our wedding day wishing us a long and happy marriage that was delivered to us at our reception. We looked forward to exchanging anniversary cards over the years and always considered their marriage as a special blessing to ours.
Love, Steve and Joan Gutzwiller