MICHAEL GENZALE

August 3, 1956 - December 3, 2016
A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at the Patterson Community Center from noon until 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. for Michael Genzale, a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Patterson, who passed away at his home at the age of 60 on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. The Rev. Toby Ryder will conduct the memorial service.
Michael is survived by his three children, Chris Genzale, SFC Brian Genzale and his wife Dana, and Heather G. Garcia and her husband Wilfredo; one grandson, Ethan Garcia; four siblings, Mark Genzale and his wife Denise, Mario Genzale, Joanne Genzale, and Jean Genzale-Bertrand and her husband Dwayne; one niece, Madison Genzale; one nephew, Connor Bertrand; as well as his longtime companion, Dianne Cremaldi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Vincent Genzale and America Matus Genzale.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Michael’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, 855-448-3997, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, 985-395-7873.