Mr Boylan Jude Joia

Boylan “BJ” Jude Joia passed away on January 13, 2020 at the age of 78.  Beloved husband of Karen Bouvier for 56 years.  Loving father of Jill Barbay (Troy), Hope McDonald (Lenny) and Michael Joia (Kristy).  Grandfather of Jordan Barbay (Jordan), Carly Turner (Troy), Chase Barbay and Luke Joia.  Proud Peepaw to great-grandchildren Beck and Brooks Turner and Meadow Barbay.  Son of the late Joyce Boylan Joia and Carlo Joia.  Brother of Cheryl Joia Roberts (Mack) and the late Florence Rita Hinchey.  Brother-in-law to Susan Bouvier Capdeville (late Merrol).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Christ the King Church, 535 Deerfield Road in Terrytown on Friday January 17, 2020, at 12:00 noon with visitation beginning at 10AM.  Interment will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Children’s Hospital New Orleans, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA  70118. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. To offer condolences, please visit mothefunerals.com.