Thomas Joseph Morel

Thomas Joseph Morel, age 91, a resident of New Orleans, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Sylvia Cotaya Morel for 21 years by 2nd marriage and the late Dorothy Robert Morel for 50 years by 1st marriage. Father of Thomas J. Morel, Jr. (Frances), Gaye Morel Lehr (Gary), Marilyn Morel Rodriguez (Davis), David Robert Morel (Anne) and Michael John Morel (the late Karen Morel). Step father of Lionel Deimel, Jr. Son of the late William C. Morel and Carrie Smith Morel. Brother of the late Lawrence Morel, Eunice Morel Zerangue and William Morel. Thomas is survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Warren Easton High School in 1939 and Tulane University in Chemical Engineering in 1957. Mr. Morel worked at the Whitney Bank and was an Employee of Texaco for 42 years. He was a member of the Lion’s Club, German Cultural Club and Gretna Historical Club. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Gretna Covenant Church, 101 11th Street, Gretna, LA on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 9AM until 11AM. Funeral Services will be held at Gretna Covenant Church on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements.