Name: Funeral Mass for Marvin Louis Gresse Sr.
Start: 2024-03-14T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-03-14T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie

Marvin Louis Gresse, Sr., age 66, was born on June 25, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Bucktown. He passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was a graduate of Bonnabel High School and was a licensed master plumber for over 50 years. Marvin started in the plumbing business with his father and brother. They spent over 20 years working offshore for Shell Oil Company. Marvin eventually became the owner of Merlin W. Gresse Plumbing, Inc. Marvin always went out of his way to help all of his customers, friends and family with anything they needed, no matter what. Marvin always made sure everyone else was taken care of before himself. Marvin was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, family and close friends. Marvin loved traveling to the beach, hunting camps and fishing camps with his friends and family. Marvin's favorite hobby was enjoying spending time on his back porch with his wife, who he truly loved and adored, and with his grand dog "Bandit". Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Arrin Aucoin Gresse; his children, Marvin Louis Gresse, Jr (Patricia) and Jeffrey Michael Gresse; his grandson, Burke Joseph Boudreau; his sisters, Merrill Gresse Frost (Lewis) and Annie Gresse Ussery (Phil); as well as numerous family, cousins, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, his grand dog "Bandit", and his beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin W. Gresse, Sr. and Adele Rohr Gresse, as well as his brother Merlin W. Gresse, Jr. Friends and relatives are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA. 70001. Visitation 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Mass at 11:00 AM, followed by internment. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the name of Marvin Louis Gresse, Sr. at:

https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=8322860&fr_id=154020&pg=personal©_link_share. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 9 to Mar. 13, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Gresse

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16 Entries

Merrill ONeal

March 5, 2025

Missing Marvin today. Doesn´t seem like a year since you left. Hope Heaven is good and you are visiting with your mom and dad !

Kerry Ermon

March 4, 2025

Just as the case with ALL the Gresses, Marvin was just one of the nicest people on Earth. And that funeral!!!!! I'll never forget the impressive outpouring of love from the millions of people who attended! Unforgettable!

Robert (Buddy) Harmeyer

April 19, 2024

We are so sorry to hear about Marvin passing. He was such a good friend. The above story was a perfect description of his life. Prayers for your family.

R.C.

March 17, 2024

Rest in peace my friend
R.C.

Harold walzer

March 17, 2024

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I just learned of Marvin's passing. He was a good friend.

Kerry Ermon

March 15, 2024

It was a funeral unmatched by any other. Marvin Gresse's funeral was unforgettable in EVERY way (including the flower arrangement in the image of Bandit, Marvin's grand-dog and faithful companion). It was the most well-attended funeral I have ever attended or expect to attend in the future. Thirty seconds before mass began, I leaned over to my sister and said, " I have been to many funerals in my life, but none with this many people." And just 30 seconds after that, the priest started the mass with the same sentiment. He said it was a testament to just how many lives Marvin, Sr. touched...and I agree. But what I'd like to add is that I believe it is also a testament to the incredible, positive parenting of Adele and Merlin Gresse to their four children: Merrill, Annie, Marvin and Merlin, Jr. (Brother). How else can one explain the fact that they are four of the nicest, most caring people in our midst and that they have each filtered that parenting down to their own children and grandchildren.

Merrill ONeal

March 14, 2024

Sincere condolences on this great loss of such a wonderful man. Great father, husband, brother and friend. So sorry for his beautiful dog also and will say prayers for all.

Scott Roussel

March 14, 2024

Rest In Peace, Marvin. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you, Arrin, and to all your and Marvin's family and friends. God bless and keep all of you in this difficult time. Warmest regards, Scott Roussel

Cory Strander

March 12, 2024

My sympathy goes out to all who knew him, we lost a kind, caring and selfless man... sending my prayers to Aarin and sons,

you will be missed bro!

Anthony Rohr Sr.

March 11, 2024

My sincere & Condolences & prayers to Arrin, Marvin jr. Jeffery. Marvin is loved & will be deeply miss. Love to the family!

Anthony Rohr Srr

March 11, 2024

Marvin was a great cousin, & A great person, he was always there to lend a helping hand & never turned anyone down. My Condolences & prayers to his wife & children. He will be deeply miss. Love you Cousin.

kenneth paul merrick

March 10, 2024

Knew Marvin for many years, and was always ready to help. Will be missed.

Kerry Ermon

March 10, 2024

As with every member of the Merlin and Adele Gresse family I have known since the 1960s, Marvin was ALWAYS very kind, polite, helpful, friendly and gracious. It is with much sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolence to the members of the Gresse family knowing how devastating the loss of Marvin must be for them all.

Kevin and Amy

March 10, 2024

"Your Dad was a remarkable man and will never be forgotten. We hope that happy memory brings peace and comfort into your lives at this time." From Kevin and Amy

Lynel, Joslyn, and Sienna

March 10, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We love and miss you so much Marvin! Arrin, Marvin Jr., and Jefferey you all are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for our family for anything! Rest in Peace Cuz!

Doug Noote

March 9, 2024

Arrin, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Marvin. I hope to be able to come to Metairie on Thursday for his service. I know you are heartbroken, but please try to hang in there.

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