Paul G. Moresi Jr.

June 22, 1938 ~ April 25, 2022

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville for Paul G. Moresi, Jr., who died peacefully at his residence on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 9:30 P.M. Fr. Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, will conduct the funeral services. Burial will be private.
He is survived by his wife, Linda H. Moresi; his sons, Paul G. Moresi, III and his wife, Kimber, Patrick Damas Moresi and his wife, Monica, and his daughter, Carron Amy Moresi; his grandsons, Paul G. Moresi, IV and Patrick D. Moresi, Jr. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Kim M. Hollier and her husband, Jason Hollier, and step-grandson, Samuel L. Hollier; and a nephew, Michael P. Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul G. Moresi, Sr. and Hazel LeBlanc Moresi; his sister, Lynn Moresi Broussard; nephew, Rene Broussard, Jr.; and niece, Beth B. Melebeck.
Paul was a native and lifelong resident of Abbeville. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1955, and was a proud member of the legendary “Iron Dozen” football team. He attended Springhill College and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1959. He graduated from LSU Law School in 1962 and practiced law in Abbeville from 1962 until 2014. His two sons had the privilege of joining his law practice. Paul earned the respect of his clients and his colleagues. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Erath from 1968, and served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the bank at various times from 1997 until his death. He was proud to be a community banker and was thankful for all of the loyal bank employees he had the privilege of working with for over 50 years. He was actively involved in civic and professional organizations, including Past President of the Vermilion Parish Bar Association, Member of Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Abbeville Kiwanis Club, Louisiana Bankers Association, and a lifelong supporter of Mount Carmel and Vermilion Catholic High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and poker player. He loved LSU football, and was one of the 5 million fans who was actually in Tiger Stadium when Billy Cannon made his Halloween Run in 1959.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Paul G. Moresi, IV, Patrick D. Moresi, Jr., Samuel L. Hollier, Ronnie Abshire, and Michael P. Broussard. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Howard Alleman, his friend, hunting partner and camp-mate, with whom Paul spent countless days pursuing ducks, geese, doves and speckled trout. Their time together at Wasp Haven Hunting Lodge will never be forgotten. Paul also made many great memories hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons, and numerous friends. He was a loving and generous husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
The family would like to thank Dr. Weston Miller for his kind and expert medical care, and friendship.
The family requests that visitation be observed at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral at 11:00 a.m. A Rosary will be recited at 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul’s name to Vermilion Catholic High School, a legacy of Mount Carmel, at 425 Park Avenue, Abbeville, La. 70510, or Masses for the deceased at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.