Joseph Cyrleo "Lee" Lee Sr.

Joseph Cyrleo Lee Sr. "Lee," age 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA with his daughter by his side. A native of Panama, Central America, he moved to the United States as a teenager and later became a U.S. citizen. Lee worked for Avondale Shipyard for many years, and later with GHK Developments Inc. and Stirling Properties. He was a member of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club for more than 30 years, where he served as a Soulful Warrior. Lee leaves to cherish his memory, his only daughter, Lisa Scott; son-in-law, Michael Scott; grandchildren, Quentin and Michael-Christphor Scott and Jovanna Rogers; seven great-grandchildren, Mariah, Dajahnae, Davon, Javon, Javell, Sahmere and Joel; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services honoring Lee will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. James Methodist Church, 1925 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until the hour of service. Interment will be private. A Zulu second line will follow the service and a repast will be held at the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club's Roy E. Glapion Reception Hall, 730 North Broad St., New Orleans, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA.