Raymond Joseph Neal Sr., a US Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of Lena Fradella Neal for 54 years. Loving father of Raymond Joseph Neal Jr. (Jennifer), and Cheryl Neal Martinez (Dennis). Son of the late Uzie Piere Neal and Hilda Dupre Neal. Brother of Geraldine Neal Meyers (Louis), Richard John Neal (Dolly), Wayne Piere Neal (Virginia) and the late Donald Paul Neal and Loritta Neal Frazier. Brother-in-law of Alton Frazier. Proud grandfather of Brandi Vichel Martinez, Cody Ray Neal, Ashley Marie Martinez, Dennis James Martinez, Jr., Nathan Joseph Neal, Hannah Sophia Martinez, Raymond Joseph Neal, III and Logan Anthony Martinez. Great-grandfather of Brantley Joseph Hebert. Also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Raymond was born on June 4, 1941 in Raceland, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. Loved by so many, Raymond touched our lives more than he will ever know. He was known as a friend, Uncle Raymond, Mr. Ray, Dad, Paw-Paw, Honey, and by one, as Old Fart. He enjoyed spending time with his grandbabies, hanging out in his shed, hunting, and gardening. He was an easygoing man with a heart of gold, and would do anything for anyone. He will be truly missed by many.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held in his memory at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Foundation of the South, P.O. Box 5806, Slidell, LA 70469 or www.thehospicehouse.org in memory of Raymond.
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