Cyril "C.J." Joseph Zara, Jr.

Cyril “C.J.” Joseph Zara, Jr, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 after a long illness. A New Orleans native and long-time resident of Metairie, C.J. was born on May 29, 1950 to the late Cyril J. Zara, Sr. and Helen Pumila Zara.

C.J. is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Cyril J. Zara III; and his brother, Keith Thomas Zara and his nephew, Jordan Zara. He is survived by his siblings, Carolyn Zara-Morvant (Drake), Cynthia Zara Maltese, Joseph Patrick Zara (Norma) and Albert Zara (Michelle); numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

C.J. was an entrepreneur and owner of several businesses. He was owner of Zara’s Supermarket on Joseph St. in New Orleans and on Metairie Road and several other businesses in Slidell. He was known by some friends and family as the “Kingfish,” because of his zest for life and he truly lived it to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass held in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until Mass. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Orleans’ Mission.