Roy Joseph “R J” Usey Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, May 25, 2015. He was 76 years old. Beloved husband of the late Myra S. Usey of 45 years. Father of Roy Usey III, Kim Standeford, Catherine Orazio (Norvel), Carolyn Garms (Carl), Susan Geary (Chris), and Karen Boyle (Kevin). Grandfather of Jonathan Usey, Amanda Usey, Lenny Standeford, Melissa Standeford, Christine Standeford, Lauren Orazio, Norvel Orazio, John Orazio, Warren Usey, Brittany Garms, Jordan Garms, and Victoria Geary. Great-grandfather of five. Son of the late Catherine and Roy Usey Sr. Brother of the late Sylvia Haskins. Uncle of Michael Haskins. R J was a native of New Orleans, and grew up in the St. Thomas Housing Projects within the Irish Channel. He graduated from Redemptorist High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. Being an enthusiastic fan of Notre Dame Athletics, R.J. would bleed blue and gold every Saturday. During the football season, his blood would circulate through his body faster than Smarty Jones and the Kentucky Derby. He now has some heavenly influence and the best seat in the stadium, so a National Championship will be on the next horizon. Family members would like to express their most sincere gratitude to Ms. Sandra Youngblood who has passionately and diligently cared for R.J. during last months of life. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass from ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION, 923 Josephine Street, New Orleans, on Friday morning, May 29, 2015 at 11:00. Visitation will begin at 9:00 in church. A reception will follow at the adjoining St. Alphonsus Hall. Parking will be provided in the lot at Josephine and Laurel. Inurnment will be private at a later date in All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the St. Mary’s Assumption Memorial Fund are preferred. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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