Manuel J. Treadway, Sr. passed away on April 27, 2011 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Velma Despaux Treadway. Son of the late Samuel Treadway and Augusta Gilmore Treadway. Father of Manuel J. (M.J.) Treadway (Wife Connie), Linda Leonard (Husband Wayne) and Becky Buras (Husband Rocky). Guardian Father of the late Janes D. Cappiello (Survived by husband Robert “Bobby”). Grandfather of Wayne Rollo (Wife Leslie), Kim Mackey, Kurt Treadway (Wife Amanda), Mark Buras III (Wife Melissa), Samantha Buras, Vicky Cappiello and Raye Ann Usey (Husband Kirk). Step Grandfather of Erin Calzada (Husband James) and Ryan Leonard. Great Grandfather of Brennan Treadway, Caden Treadway, 4 great grand daughters, Brandi Rollo, Danielle Rollo, Lance Rollo, Tanner Usey, Mark Buras IV, Haley Koester (Husband Jeff), Cody Peterson (Wife Michelle) and Alley Lavergne. Step Great Grandfather of Allison Calzada. Great Great Grandfather of 3 Great Great Grandsons and Chloe Lavergne. Preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Manuel was a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in 5 Campaigns during World War II. He received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Europe African Middle Eastern Campaign and Bronze Indian Arrowhead. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA on Saturday, April 30, 2011 9AM until 11AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Saturday at 11AM. Interment will be in St. Patrick Mausoleum, Port Sulphur, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements. For further funeral information or directions, please call 504-366-4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.