Francis Forrest Cady Jr.

Francis Forrest Cady Jr. was called home on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 70. Francis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 27, 1950. He resided in Ponchatoula, Louisiana for the past 14 years and previously resided in Chalmette, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. Francis graduated from the University of New Orleans and worked as a Credit Manager for Reilly Foods for over 20 years. In retirement Francis enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an active member of the Southern Cruisers and the Southern Louisiana Chapter of the U.S. Spyder Ryders. He also enjoyed watching science fiction films and seeing his grandchildren. Francis had a strong Catholic faith and was a member of the St Albert Catholic Church where he was a devout parishioner and attended Mass regularly.

Francis is survived by his wife, Deborah Boudreaux Cady; son, Sean Cady (Heather); daughter, Lesley Cady Prochaska (Christopher); stepson, Fred Boudreaux; stepdaughter, Jill (Ryan) and his grandchildren, Shane Cady, Emeline Prochaska, and Ferris Prochaska.

He was proceeded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Renee Fahr Cady, his parents, Francis Forrest Cady Sr. and Elmira Cady, his sister, Elizabeth Bazile, and his nephew, Johnny Bazile.    

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the chapel of Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 1:00 pm. The service will also be hosted virtually via Facebook Live at <https://fb.me/e/3m2km4uhz>. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and continue until 1:00 pm.

Interment will follow in Rosaryville Mausoleum, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service and we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation.

To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.