Philip Morales Jr.

Philip Morales, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Slidell, LA at the age of 82 years. A native of New Orleans, LA and St. Bernard resident, he was a lifelong resident of Delacroix Island, known as PePe. Philip was a loving, devoted, loyal and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. A quiet man, he was there, present and listening, with an open ear and an open heart. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lillian "GeGe" Nelson Morales; his children, David Morales, Alison Saurage and her husband Alvin, and Debbie Morales. Devoted grandfather of Danielle Odom and her husband Johnny, Daniel "Bubba" Morales, and Dana Kozak and her husband Nick; and great-grandfather of Alan, Daniel, Lila, Brenden, Amelia, Logan Clay and Logan Paul. Philip is also survived by his brothers, Tony Morales and his wife Patricia, Allen Morales, and Eddie Montelongo; his sister Diane McNeely and her husband Godfrey. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Balli and Myra Montelongo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA, at 12:00 p.m. with Visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment following at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com.