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NARSA/IDEA NEWS
Obituary
Rory Marse of Regis Radiator Dies at Age 66
Rory J. Marse of Marrero, LA entered
peacefully into eternal rest on December
9, 2023 at the age of 66. Beloved
husband of Iris Theriot Marse for 46 years.
Loving father of Nicholas Marse (Cindy
Kay-Marse). Son of the late Regis J. Marse,
Sr. and Dennie Rome Marse-Powdrill.
Son-in-law of the late Leonson and Evelyn
Theriot. Proud grandfather of Mason
Pruitt and Arianna Kay. Brother of Cindy
Schouest (Hagan), Denny Marse, Chris
Marse, and the late Regis Marse, Jr. and
Jan Marse. He was loved by a host of
nieces and nephews that will miss their
Uncle Ro.
Rory was the owner and operator of Regis
Radiator Service, Inc. His father began
the business in 1962, and Rory expanded
the shop and made it what it is today.
Always striving to make it better and
more successful for our employees and
customers. Now his son Nick will be
the third generation to carry on the
Regis legacy.
Rory had a passion for bass fishing,
hunting, and in his younger years, softball.
After every game there was a meal
prepared for the team by Rory. The table
would be cleared and a lively game of
Bourre was played. The men he fished,
hunted, and played softball with became
a " Band of Brothers from Other Mothers. "
He also had the same group of friends,
(Brothers) that have remained friends
since the first grade. The family would like
to thank the ER and CCU departments
of West Jefferson Medical Center for the
loving kindness, and caring compassion
they provided to Rory and his family
and friends.
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