Melvin Charles Borey passed away in Luling, Louisiana on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the age of 94. He was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Luling since 1960. Mr. Borey is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Regina Hollenburg Borey; sons, Brian Paul (wife: Angela), Barry Charles, Brett Michael, Sr. (wife: Robin), and Brad Maxwell (wife: Michele); five grandchildren, Shawn Borey, Brett Michael Borey, Jr. (wife: Aurora), Emily Borey Spillyards (husband: Jeffrey), Allyssa Borey, and Brandon Borey; and eight great grandchildren, Zachary Borey, Coral McKee, Zoie Hymel, Myles Borey, Yasmin Tablas, Claire Spillyards, Sarah Spillyards, and Dean Borey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Henry Borey, Sr. and Louise Maxwell Borey; and brothers, Roland H. Borey, Jr. and Leo Borey.
Melvin was a graduate of Warren Easton High School and Delgado Trade School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific fleet. He was the former owner and operator of Metal Locking of Louisiana from 1958 until 2017. Melvin was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling.
The family wants to thank Fr. Stephen Dardis of Holy Family Catholic Church, and all of the caretakers in memory care at Ashton Manor Assisted Living for all of their loving care.
A private service will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Melvin’s memory to Holy Family Catholic Church, 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling, LA. 70070.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
