ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MORELLA, ANTHONY SAMUEL, SR. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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MORELLA, ANTHONY SAMUEL, SR. 
August 9, 1922 - May 18, 2011 

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Anthony Samuel Morella, Sr., 88, born on August 9, 1922, died at his residence 
in Patterson, at 9:15 p.m. on May 18, 2011 surrounded by family.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 
9:00 a.m. until time of services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, 
with a rosary being prayed at 10:30 a.m.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 20, 2011 at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Donovan LabbŽ will be the celebrant, with 
Father Angelo Cremaldi co-celebrating. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery.

Mr. Morella is survived by his daughter, Linda Morella Thomas and her husband, 
Ogden Thomas, Jr., of Patterson; three sons, Joseph Peter "J.P." Morella and his 
wife, Mary Ordogne Morella, of Berwick, Anthony "Chip" S. Morella, Jr. and his 
wife, Mary Lou Resignola Morella, of Berwick, and Robert J. Morella and his 
wife, Leslie Rees Morella, of Lafayette; two of his brothers, Joseph S. Morella 
and his wife, Tonia Morella, of Arizona and Dr. John R. Morella and his wife, 
Charlene Morella, of Lafayette; and by a sister-in-law, Mary Lena Morella of 
Patterson

He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Michele Thomas Boustany and her 
husband, Ron Boustany; Scott Thomas and his wife, Dominque Besse Thomas; Morgan 
and Murray Morella; Anthony III, Nicholas, Catherine Morella Arceneaux and her 
husband, Matt Arceneaux, Jennifer, Julie Ann, Alaina, and Mary Madeleine 
Morella; Lauren Morella Rudick and her husband, G. W. Rudick, Michael, Anne 
Marie, Stephen and Claire Morella; and five great-grandchildren, Mary Grace, 
Sarah and Thomas Boustany, and Ross and Rhett Thomas; and numerous nephews and 
nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Armato Morella; his father, Joseph 
S. Morella, Sr.; his mother, Lena Perry Morella; his brother, Samuel "Sam" 
Morella; and his sister, Sadie Morella Guarisco.

Mr. Morella a lifelong resident of Patterson, owned and operated Morella 
Cleaners for 52 years and residential rental properties. He was active in local 
politics having served as an alderman for the Town of Patterson for 16 years 
beginning in 1958 and of which 8 years he served as Mayor Pro-Tem.

Mr. Morella also served as Magistrate for the Patterson Mayor's Court for twelve 
(12) years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson having 
served as an usher for more than fifty (50) years and a Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus.

Acting as pallbearers are Odgen Thomas, Jr., Scott Thomas, Murray Morella, 
Michael Morella, Stephen Morella and Joe Morella. Acting as honorary pallbearers 
are Anthony S. Morella, III and Nicholas Morella.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to all of Mr. Morella's care 
givers for their kindness, compassion and love.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Patterson, Louisiana  

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