Dustin Drago Obituary
Dustin "Duddy" Drago of Baton Rouge, born February 1, 1982, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 42.
He was a beloved husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his loving parents, Daryl and Debbie Drago; son Talon C. Drago; stepsons, Aiden, Jaxx, and Jett Diez; brother and sister-in-law, Darren and Hayley Drago; nephew, Leo D. Drago; aunts, Marilyn Noto, Cynthia Thornhill, Donna Teekel, and Danette Morrison; uncle, Carl Harper, and extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia L. Drago; nephew, Roch C. Drago; uncles, Jere W. Noto, Sr. and Warren W. Thornhill; aunt, Debbie Harper; maternal grandparents, Marion and Josie Giammerse; and paternal grandparents, Salvadore and Tena Drago. Duddy had a heart of pure gold.
He was a generous and caring person who would do anything for anyone. He rarely met a person he could not make laugh or smile with his friendly personality, infectious smile, and beautiful, blue eyes. Dustin lived his life to the fullest, and he will be greatly missed by many, having left this world far too soon.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Duke's Seafood & Steakhouse in Denham Springs, LA.
Please visit ascensionfuneral.com to send condolences to his family.
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