ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MARECHAL, HENRY J., JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Friday, June 23, 2017

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MARECHAL, HENRY J., JR.
February 28, 1928 - June 23, 2017

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Henry J. Marechal, Jr., 89 of Mandeville, LA passed away on Friday, June 23, 
2017. 
He was born on February 28, 1928 in Algiers, LA to Henry J. Marechal, Sr. and 
Eugenie Henrietta Norbert.

Henry is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Shirley Clifton; his 
two sons Henry “Hank” Marechal, III (Gail Strickland) and Daryl Marechal; and 
two grandchildren Seth M. Marechal and Stephanie Sharp; two great- 
grandchildren Gabrielle E. Sharp and Madison C. Sharp. He is also survived by 
his brother Merlin Marechal (Cindy), his twin sisters Barbara Ann Martin (the 
late Harry) and Beverly Peraza (the late Alberto), his brother-in-law Walter 
Clifton, and his sister-in-law Lavonne Thomas.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Louis Marechal.

Henry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1947 and proudly served his country 
for over twenty years until 1967. While he was in the Navy he completed his 
education, and served on many different ships, including the USS Ernest G. 
Small, USS Tarpon, USS Larson, and the USS Sperry. After retiring from the 
Navy, he went to work for St. Tammany Parish Hospital for over twenty years 
until he retired. During his retirement he enjoyed being home spending time 
with his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, June 27, 
2017 at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and again on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM to 
service time. 
The funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM. 

Interment in Theodore Dendinger Cemetery, Madisonville, LA will follow the 
service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Henry to be made 
to The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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