Manuel Marie Perez Jr.

1936 - 2022

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides" Manuel Marie Perez Jr. (El' Guyago, EZ Money, Hustler, Daddy, Pawpaw), 86, of Violet, LA. entered the Kingdom of Heaven on June 22, 2022. He leaves behind a huge hole in the loving hearts of his wife of 66 years Geraldine Couture Perez, his five children Gregory Perez Sr. (Trudy), Cathy Perez Goutierrez (Tony), Claudia Perez Casanova (David), Brian Perez Sr., Lorraine Perez (John). He carried the Perez name strong with five generations that include 12 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, and 8 Great Great Grandchildren.Manuel was born Feb 20,1936 to the late Manuel Marie Alonso Perez Sr. and Florence Nunez Perez. Raised in Shell Beach, Louisiana his love for the water and boats never left his heart. A once licensed driver of passenger carrying vessels, who also proudly carried a merchant marine license, and a self employed, self taught retired diesel marine mechanic who was a proud former owner of Perez Marine. He built his family's life sharing his love for the bayou, a "smooth" luxury car, and the value of always being surrounded with family right in the heart of violet. Even in his 80's and years after retiring his business you could find Manuel in the yard working on a boat. He took fashion cues from no one. His signature every day look was all his: a fedora or cowboy hat, a pair of sunglasses, and his shirt unbuttoned a few buttons down with a keep it moving cigar in his mouth to add his extra special touch. He was a man his wife was proud of, all of his Children and grandchildren looked up to, And a friend to everyone he met. His hugs were warm. His jokes were funny, and he always smelled good. Happiness along with satisfaction is a life lived in true manner and the big beautiful family he leaves behind proves he lived 86 wonderful years. Now he's reunited with his parents, siblings, and two angel grandsons Darrell Gonzales Jr and David Casanova Jr to live eternal life with our Heavenly Father. We would like to invite family and friends of Manuel to honor his life at St Bernard Catholic Church 2805 Bayou Rd. St. Bernard, LA. 70085 on Thursday July 7th. Private Visitation will start for immediate family at 9:30am. Followed with family and friends @10am, a mass scheduled for 11am. -Written by his granddaughter Ericka Perez.