Emmett M. "Coach" Michel Jr.

Emmett Martin “Coach” Michel, Jr. passed away on August 26, 2020. Beloved father of Denise Marzullo (Michael) and special daughter Rene Michel. Grandfather of Alexa, Sam and Olivia Marzullo. Son of the late Elvera Hunn Michel and Emmett M. Michel, Sr. Age 88 years and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Emmett attended Belleville Elementary School and Port Sulphur High School. He graduated from Tulane University in 1954 and also obtained a Master’s Degree from Loyola University in 1960. Upon graduation from Tulane he entered the United States Army and spent 16 month deployed in Korea with 24th Infantry Division attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon discharge from the Army, Emmett taught and coached football and track at St. Aloysius High School as well as P.E. at Colton Junior High. Emmett spent the majority of his coaching career at Behrman Senior High School culminating as head football coach between 1963 and 1969 taking his team to State Playoffs in 1965 and 1969 as well as earning the honor of Football Coach of the Year. He was also head basketball and track coach at Behrman from 1960 until 1966. When Behrman closed as a high school in 1970, Emmett began working for NORD until 1990 he was the manager of Behrman Memorial Stadium and subsequently director of Algiers NORD Department. He also served as a school counselor from 1974 until 1985 at Edna Karr Junior High. During the 1990's when Edna Karr became a high school, Emmett volunteered as a kicking coach and won the Football State Championship in 1993. Emmett was well respected, loved and remembered by many former players and students. A highlight of his week was attending Quarterback Club luncheons and Behrman High School reunions. In addition to his love of sports, Emmett wholeheartedly loved Mardi Gras. He was an original member of Choctaw Carnival Club and 30 year member of Krewe of Endymion. His other passion was his love for music and attending live music events such as Jazz Festival, and musical venues like Jaeger's, the Beach House and The Max. Emmett was a member of multiple social organizations, namely the Algiers Fighting 69’ers, the Good Friends Social Club, Post 218 American Legion, and the Metro Basketball Association. He could often be found lunching with his friends at Café 615 Da Wabbit. Emmett will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful father, ultimate gentleman, having a kind heart, and for his compassion for others.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 12:30 until
Interment Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA. Due to COVID-19, masks will be required to enter. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com . In lieu of flowerds, the family requests donations to Magnolia Community Services, 100 Central Ave., Jefferson, LA 70121.