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Jesse Marsalis Obituary

Jesse "Rabbit" Marsalis, 63, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, known for his unwavering commitment to family. He's survived by his beloved wife, Antoinette Marsalis, 3 daughters, Elaina Marsalis King (Jarvis), Elisa Marsalis Laphand (Samuel), and Elandra Marsalis Cooper (Eddie). His mother Della Mae Marsalis, 5 brothers, Coleman Marsalis (Joyce), Freddie Marsalis, Charles Marsalis (Angela), James Marsalis, and Willie Marsalis, 2 sisters, Cathy Nabor (Lonnie), and Rhonda Curley, 2 sisters-in-law, Karen Cox, and Jamie Gooden (Da'Mon) and 1 brother-in-law, Randall Simmons. He will be deeply missed by his 6 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. A funeral service to honor Jesse will take place on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Richardson Funeral Home, 11112 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA 70123. Viewing will begin at 12 noon, followed by the service at 1pm. No interment. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA in charge of arrangements. www.richardsonfuneralhomeofjefferson.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2024.

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Barbara Williams Pearl Williams Garyville Louisiana

June 25, 2024

With deepest condolences sympathy. From Pearl Williams and Barbara Williams of Garyville Louisiana.

Barbara Tobias & Family

April 27, 2024

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

Aunt Rosalie Reed Jackson

April 25, 2024

To My Beloved Cousin...., I Extend My Deepest Condolences To My Family & Friends...Love Aunt "Doodie" Rosalie Reed Jackson & Cousin Helen Jackson-Brown & Family!!!...Praise God & God Bless

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