Search by Name

Search by Name

Elliott Joseph "E.J." Raley IV

Elliott Joseph "E.J." Raley IV obituary

Elliott Raley Obituary

Elliott Joseph "E.J." Raley, IV, a native and resident of Terrytown, LA, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. He will be sadly missed by his parents, E.J. and Jan Raley, his loving mother Dina Michele Solaski and his step father John Matthew Solaski; his grandparents Carlie Rae Raley, Melvin and Alecia Quitt, Pete and Carol Barlow; his siblings, Erica Jones, Josh Raley, Micah Solaski (Kristin), Matthew Solaski and Patrick Solaski; and his devoted companion, Signe St. Pierre. E.J. will also be greatly missed by his special godson, Kaleb Raley; his nephews Remington Raley, Cason Jones and Rowen Solaski. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, E.J. Raley, Jr. and his nephew, Raley Jones. E.J. attended Christ the King School, Brother Martin High School and LSU. He loved spending time with his family and friends who were the most important things in his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father and brother, playing fantasy football and being a huge Saints fan. He had a very special bond with his sister Erica that will never be forgotten. E.J. was a very loving person, loyal friend and had a witty sense of humor that will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 10 AM until 1 PM. The Funeral Mass will follow at 1 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Autism Speaks Foundation, www.autismspeaks.org. For further funeral information or to sign the online guest book, please consult www.mothefunerals.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 8 to Jun. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Elliott Raley

Not sure what to say?





Dr. Laurence Norton

June 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kelly James

June 11, 2014

NO words can describe my deepest sympathy for your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Harry and Kelly James

Valerie Zeringue

June 11, 2014

Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terry Ryan

June 9, 2014

I'm at loss for words, the whole family will be in my prayers

June 9, 2014

A life lived too short!... My heart is so heavy... E.J.,Jan and family... words cannot take away the heartache that you are going through... May the Lord wrap his arms around you all at this most difficult time and give you the strength you need to get through this darkest hour. RIP Lil E.J. you will be missed!

Tamara Melton

June 8, 2014

You will be missed greatly! In the short time I knew you, you always had a smile on your face! I feel blessed to have known you.

Carol Barlow

June 8, 2014

To my intelligent, kind, caring and loving grandson! We will miss you. I had the pleasure of babysitting you, Erica, Josh and your cousin Jillian on many weekends. Oh, how I looked forward to those weekends! We would swim a lot in the pool, then play board games, build tents in the bedroom. (You were the champion tent builder) and we played many games of UNO. Memories are so wonderful at times like this. They help us remember the good times. And there were many! Now my Lil E.J. May you rest in peace with The Lord!
Pawpaw Pete & Mawmaw Carol

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results

Make a Donation
in Elliott Raley's name

Memorial Events
for Elliott Raley

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Marrero

7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072

How to support Elliott's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Elliott Raley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more