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Joseph Nicholas Manale Jr.

October 27, 1953 — January 4, 2020

Joseph Nicholas Manale, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2020. Beloved husband of 22 years and best friend forever of Patricia Leonard. Beloved son of the late Floris Susslin Manale and Joseph N. Manale, Sr. Brother of Janice M. Buhler (Butch). Stepfather of Nicole H. Fricke (Carl). Step-grandfather of Jade Tudela. Uncle of Sonny Buhler (Kim) and Josh Juno. Great-uncle of Susan, Layla, and Sally Buhler. Son-in-law of Pete and Anna Mae Leonard. Brother-in-law of Harold Juno (Kim) and Melanie Coulter (Scott). Age 66 years and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Joe graduated from O. Perry Walker Class of 1973. He had an outstanding athletic career through his high school. He was voted Best Athlete by his class members, was Westbank Guide Player of the Year 1971, MVP 1972, and an All American his senior year. He was offered numerous college scholarships, but everyone knew Joe, he wanted to be a firefighter and follow in his father’s footsteps. Joe was a member of the New Orleans Fire Department from 1978 until he retired after 35 years of service. He was a hero through Hurricane Katrina as many others were. Special thank you to Dr. Andrew Dalovisio and staff for his excellent care and support for the last three years with his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. A special thank you to CMICU Critical Care Team and nurses at Ochsner Main Campus.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the Parlor of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 1 PM. Memorial Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9 AM until mass time. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joe’s memory to the the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, call 888-557-7177 or visit LLS.org. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .
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