Thomas Joseph Ory Jr

Thomas Joseph Ory, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lafitte, Louisiana, on September 28, 2016, at the age of 64, following a year-long battle with melanoma. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Joseph Ory, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Elaine Morlas Ory, his sister, Nancy Ory Byrd (Mark), his daughter, Lindsey Ory Morris (Conrad), his son Thomas Joseph Ory, III, his grandson, Grayson Christopher Welch, expected granddaughter Morris, and longtime companion, Lisa Pouwels Naquin and her two children. Tommy was a 1969 graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and his Master’s degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. He was employed by the Jefferson Parish School System for 36 years as a teacher, principal, and truancy officer. Tommy was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and the SCV, and attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lafitte. Throughout his life, he enjoyed working with the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo as a logistics coordinator, as well as managing the children’s rodeo and crab races. He spent summers with friends and family at his camp in Grand Isle, Louisiana. His love for classic cars led him to attend Cruisin’ the Coast each year with his beloved 1967 Impala in tow. Over a three year period, he studied and traveled the entire span of Route 66 with his love, Lisa. His energy, sense of humor, and helpful nature will be remembered forever by all those who knew and loved him.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Sandra Simmons for her dedication to his care and well-being.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 1:30 PM. Interment Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego, LA. Parlors will be open Saturday morning from 10 AM until 1:30 PM. To view and sign the memorial guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the AIM at Melanoma Foundation and/or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.