ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: MOREL, CARY JOSEPH, JR. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Thursday, January 19, 2017 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= MOREL, CARY JOSEPH, JR. March 23, 1978 - January 19, 2017 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2017/st1701.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Cary Joseph Morel, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Metairie, LA. He was born on Thursday, March 23, 1978 in Metairie, LA to Christina Young Morel and Cary Joseph Morel, Sr. Cary is survived by his parents Christina and Cary Sr. He was the loving father of Cary III and Ariana. He was the brother of Amanda Morel Zeller (George) and Christopher Morel (Tara). Cary is also survived by one niece Allison Zeller, his godson George Zeller IV, his nephews Kyler and Kipton Morel, and his grandmother Dorothy Gail D’arcourt. He is also survived by his uncles, aunts, and cousins George Young (Connie), Theresa Giambrone (Tony), Rudy Morel (Bonnie), Brenda Morel Vinti (Lee), Gary Morel, Sr. (Vickie), Brian Morel (Aunt Lali), Kelly Morel (Cindy), Shane Morel, Stacy Vinti, Kelley Vinti, Michael Vinti, Matthew Vinti, Blaine Morel, Kelly Morel Jr., Michelle Morel, Gary Morel, Jr., Meagan Marshall, Maureen Young, Steven Burford, Rebecca Burford, Tara Oubre, Heather Hunt, Patricia O’Dowd, Tony Giambrone, Trent Giambrone, Kylie Morel, Jamie McCall, Eric Hall, and Erin Hall. Gary Sr. and Theresa, his godparents, were a staple in his life. Also survived by his former wife Lelia Ryder. Cary is preceded in death by his grandfathers Rudolph “Rudy” Morel Sr., George B. Young Sr., his grandmother Clare Rita Young, and Aunt Clare M. Young, and his Uncle Andrew T. Young. Cary was a devoted son, brother, and father to his children. He was known as Santa Claus in plain clothes. He loved to give to children in need. He always said it was better to give than to receive. When he was not with his family you could always find him on the field with his softball family. He was a staple at all the local tournaments, especially benefit and charity tournaments. He even played softball, every night of the week. Whether he was playing, coaching, cheering, or just supporting his team he was cracking them up with his quick- witted jokes. Our family would like to give a special thanks to Kevin Braco; Kevin has been one of Cary’s best friends since childhood. Not once has Kevin left Cary’s side or ours. He is a staple in our family. We would also like to extend a thank you to Cary’s softball family for all of their love and support over the past few months. Our family would also like to thank Dr. Seema Walvekar, or as Cary would call her Dr. W. Thank you for always taking your time and explaining things to us and making sure we understood all of Cary’s options. We would also like to thank Canon Hospice for all of their support and love during this very difficult time. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. A Funeral Mass will follow visitation. Interment will follow the service in Abita Springs Cemetery. ===================