John Ray Stelly

John is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Beverly Frey Stelly; his two daughters, Lisa Anne Stelly and Denise Stelly Albaral (Randy); his two sons, John Ray Stelly, II (Melissa) and Nicholas Joseph Stelly (Sherri); his sister, Dianne Stelly Fields; his two brothers, Harry Stelly (Mary Ellen “Bubbles”) and Dale Stelly (Christine); and his four grandchildren, Nicholas Joseph Stelly, Jr. (Evyn), Kyle Patrick Albaral, Tyler Christopher Stelly, and Katelyn Rose Albaral. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolphie and Eloise LaFleur Stelly.

John was born in Eunice, Louisiana on September 24, 1943. He graduated from Loyola University, where he received a master’s degree in education. His career began as an educator in the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which spanned over 20 years. He also worked in automobile sales and financing for 50 years.

John was a 50+ year parishioner of St. Edward the Confessor in Metairie. He was also a member of the Louisiana Retired Teacher’s Association. John enjoyed grilling on Sundays for his family, woodworking, watching LSU, and cheering on the New Orleans Saints.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the ICU team at East Jefferson General Hospital for their care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM, with the Funeral Mass to immediately follow in the chapel. The interment will follow the Mass at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com