Jeffrey Ray Manale, 33, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Slidell.

Jeffrey was born September 28, 1988, in New Orleans. He was a dedicated loving dad, great friend to many, and a sincere kind soul. He had a love for music, writing, and drawing. He spent any free moment he could with his daughter, Marie, the light of his life. Jeffrey also had a special place in his heart and was a true father figure to Karsen Taylor.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Marie Stella Manale; mother, Tammy Marie Bourgeois (Don); father, Frederick John Manale Sr.; brother, Frederick John Manale Jr. (Katie); grandmothers, Annette Strickland and Frances Manale; niece, Olivia Grace Manale; aunts, uncles, many lifelong friends, and other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell LA 70460, on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Visitation will begin at 9:00am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, to please consider donating to a college fund created for Marie Stella Manale. The link can be found here: https://gofund.me/6dd9b2c7