Edward Joseph Tourelle Jr

Edward Joseph (EJ) Tourelle Jr.
86, was called to His Heavenly home on Friday February 5, 2016
Born July 6, 1929 and a native of Harvey, Louisiana. Beloved companion of Helen Denison of over 25 years.
He was the brother of the late Mary Louise Hotfelt and Ann Danos Plaisance
Beloved Father of Sheila Tourelle Autin, (son in law Robert Bobby Autin), Terry Paul Tourelle (deceased), Katie Renee Tourelle Matherne (son in law Dan Matherne), Eddie Tourelle (daughter in law Denise Tourelle), Sonny Tourelle, Frazia Tourelle, and Rhonda Robbins
He is also survived by grandchildren, Tyler Tourelle, Joshua Tourelle, Chloe Tourelle, Candice Babin, Casey Ricciardo, Mitchell Dixon Jr., Robie Autin, Bobbie Lynn Eccher, Michelle Tourelle, Andre Carr, Brandon Carr,
Lily Tourelle, Kate Tourelle, Jason Matherne, Nicole Matherne and Nicki Sirbaugh
He is also survived by great grandchildren, Zachary Autin, Gabriel Babin, Jazlynn Babin, Alexis Grant, Kaleb Ricciardo, Rosale Ricciardo, Landon Dixon, Harper Cook, Ethan Matherne, Ember Matherne, Andrea Sirbaugh, Andrew Sirbaugh and Josh Sirbaugh
He is also survived by beloved cousin Jay Danos.
EJ retired from the automotive business after serving the New Orleans metropolitan area for over 59 years. The friends and family who know EJ, remember him for his love of family, music, sports, golf, hunting and fishing.
EJ lit up every room he ever entered and positively impacted the lives of everyone he ever came across.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday February 12th, 2016. Visitation for family will be from 8-9 am and friends 9-11 with mass partaking after, followed by graveside services at Westlawn Cemetery 1225 Whitney Ave, Gretna, LA 70056.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Notre Dame Hospice, 1000 Howard Ave, 10th floor, New Orleans, LA 70113. To view and sign the guestbook please visit http://www.mothefunerals.com/