Manuel Willoz or “Poppa” as we called him was larger than life. His impact on our family and anyone he encountered is impossible to encapsulate with words. He was loved by everyone - and lit up any room he ever walked into. He was a man of integrity, faith, love, loyalty, and humor. His infectious personality and commitment to his family will be carried on forever. He was our patriarch. We will miss him dearly but take comfort in knowing he left an everlasting legacy and is at peace with God. Heaven truly received a Great Man.
Manuel William Willoz, 91, of Chalmette, La. passed away on May 27th, 2023 in Alpharetta, Georgia. He was the beloved husband of Frances Rini Willoz. Loving father of Deborah Willoz Presley (Michael W. Presley), Merlene Willoz Prechter (Louis F. Prechter), David Brian Willoz (Donna Guilliot Willoz). Proud grandfather of Jeffery David Prechter (Jennifer Meitin Prechter), Jason Brian Prechter (Katie McNeill Prechter), Dustin Michael Prechter (Kristy Anselmo Prechter), Katie Prechter McNulty (Joseph Durand McNulty), Mandi Willoz Glorioso (Jimmie Glorioso Jr.), Tia Willoz Costello (Jordan Costello) and Karen Cosse Presley (the late Walter Thomas Cosse).
Great grandfather of Abigail Grace Prechter, William Jeffery Prechter, Trace Glorioso, Gabrielle Glorioso, Max Willoz Costello, Finley Rose Costello, Ava Katherine Prechter, Andrew McNeill Prechter, Mae Elizabeth Prechter, Landon David Prechter, Liv Loren Prechter, Genevieve Marie McNulty and Ty Michael Cosse.
Manuel is preceded in death by Stanley H Willoz, father, Anita B Willoz mother also by his brothers Stanley Willoz, Emmette Willoz and Floyd Willoz.
Beloved uncle of Dixie Willoz Ericksen and entire Willoz family nieces and nephews and beloved cousin of Anthony J Romano.
Manuel was born in New Orleans, LA to Stanley and Anita Willoz on July 31, 1931. He attended school at McDonough 31 in New Orleans. He married Frances Rini Willoz on October 8, 1949 in St Bernard Parish. He worked as a school bus driver for St Bernard for 30 years and for St Bernard Parish Newspaper about 15 years as Ad director/salesman he also was the Owner/Operator of Poppas Soda Fountain in Arabi, La. for very many years and his passion was making the best banana splits and sodas for his customers. He worked for Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum and St Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in sales and as a driver later in his life. He served in the US Navy as a seamen recruit for 5 years and was honorably discharged on May 4, 1953. He was involved in the Knights of Columbus for many years as well. His incredible personality, zest for life and love for family and friends will certainly be missed, but the memories will last forever.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
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