Ferdinand “Jake” Joseph Marziale was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 10, 1936. He passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Thibodeaux Marziale, son Brian J. Marziale (Linda), daughter Lisa M. Wells (G. Patrick), and sister Jacqueline M. O’Callaghan (Richard); Proud grandpa of Joshua Wells (Johanna), Erika W. Manuel (Trevor) and Rachel Wells; Beloved “G.G. Jake” to great-granddaughters Kaylie, Sophia and Emma Wells. Uncle to Kevin and Patrick O’Callaghan. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob J. Marziale and Violet L. Serpas Marziale. Honorable Discharge from the National Guard and U.S. Army. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00pm. Visitation will begin at 11:00am until time of service. Officiant: Fr. Tom Stehlik. Burial will be at Garden of Memories.
