Gary Joseph Songy, Sr., of Arabi, LA, passed away on April 7, 2023 after an eleven-month battle with cancer at the age of 68. Gary was born on July 29, 1954 to Royal Songy and Anna Ribaul Songy in New Orleans, LA. He spent his youth in St. Roch neighborhood of 8th Ward, New Orleans. At the age of 18, he met the love of his life, Dianne DeShazo. They were married on December 2, 1972, and were la...