Vincent Joseph Tauzin, Jr.

Those who knew Vincent would know that he was a caring and thoughtful man. He was diagnosed with Rapidly Progressing Pulmonary Fibrosis (prognosis of survival for 3–5 years) in February 2019. Vincent was a fighter and started participating in a clinical trial, in hopes of slowing down the progression of the disease since the time of his diagnosis. He was also diagnosed with Lung Cancer in May 2022 and started Chemotherapy and Radiation treatment shortly after diagnosis. He was a trooper through all of this and remained positive. He completed all Chemotherapy and Radiation treatments with success - the tumor size had decreased. Unfortunately, the Pulmonary Fibrosis condition worsened at a more progressive rate. Vincent spent the last days of his life at Memorial Health Systems in Gulfport and passed away peacefully with his family and loved ones by his side on January 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM.

As you know, my brother has passed recently and had been faced with some pretty severe health care issues over the least three years, which also forced him to retire earlier than planned. Unfortunately, he did not carry burial insurance and put a great deal of his savings into treatment options and living expenses after he was no longer able to work.

Vincent’s siblings have arranged a beautiful service and celebration of life for him and will foot the cost - that’s what family does.

His siblings have had people asking how they could help, so we have created a go fund me account which will be used to collect donations to cover the cost of funeral service and final expenses. Anything additional over the cost of those expenses will be donated to the Elks Lodge in Biloxi - the members of which have always been there for our family when needed.

If you’re interested in helping (absolutely no obligation), you can donate here.

https://gofund.me/27157041

Donations in any denomination are accepted and even the smallest donation is greatly appreciated!

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Vincent Joseph Tauzin, Jr. “Simple Man”, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 63 years of age. Vincent was a life-long native of Biloxi, MS. Growing up in East Biloxi “The Point”, he naturally had a passion for fishing, boating, late night floundering and enjoying the beauty of Biloxi sunsets. 

Vincent was a hard-working individual. Known by many as “The Beer Man”, he dedicated over 40 years working in the beverage distribution industry, selling and distributing beverages to local establishments along the coast. He retired in May of 2022 from F.E.B. Distributing, where he worked for 16 years as an Account Manager. Prior to that, he dedicated over 24 years at F&F Distributing. 

Anyone who grew up with Vincent would know that he was a die-hard fan of KISS and rock music in general. Vincent was a video poker player and slot patron of Boomtown Casino, and he was a faithful New Orleans Saints fan. Vincent was known to follow many superstitions, as such, he wouldn’t pass a heads-up penny on the street without picking it up. Vincent was the type of person who did not meet a stranger - he touched the lives of many, even in his final days with the wonderful staff of Memorial Health System, Gulfport. 

Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Tauzin, Sr. and Nancy Merrick Tauzin; grandparents, Laurence Duplain Tauzin and Stanley Tauzin, Dorothy Merrick Strong and Walter Strong. 

Vincent is survived by his daughter, Rachel Shoemaker and her two daughters, Skyann and Brooklynn; siblings, Letitia Tauzin (Kenneth) Trochesset, Dwayne Tauzin, Noel Tauzin and Sharron Tauzin (Anthony) Johnson; Nieces and Nephews, Amber Trochesset (fiancé - Alex Barstow), Brandi Trochesset (Trevor) Kopszywa, Aleyah Madden, Arihanna Johnson, and Trenton Madden. He also leaves behind a legacy filled with many aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and loved ones. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at Elks Lodge 606, 1178 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi MS.