Peter Joseph Morreale

1936 - 2020

Peter Joseph Morreale passed away on January 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on September 14, 1936 to the late Peter and Hazel Besancon Morreale. When Peter was 15 years old he and his parents moved to Jefferson Parish where he has resided for the last 68 years. Peter joined the Army National Guard in 1953 where he served for 3 years. He was a successful businessman, Peter was the President of Tulane Industrial Laundry. After his retirement he could often be found in his garden tending to his vegetables. He was proud to be a sacristan at St. Agnes for many years. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Johnson Morreale. He is the father of Donna Brasher (Larry) and Peter Morreale Jr. (Barbara). He is also survived by five grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3310 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11AM. Visitation will begin at 9AM until service time. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.