Emmanuel "Dero" Joseph passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born in St. Lucia West Indies to Madeleine Joseph and Lennox William. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Joseph and 10 children, Auguste Chitolie, Shem Joseph, Hermain Joseph, Lex Joseph, Truddy Joseph, and the late Rod Joseph by his first wife, Anastasie Joseph who is deceased and 5 children by his current wife, Bernadette Joseph, Kwan Joseph, Kevlonn Joseph, Keslynn Joseph, Kella Joseph, and Kaylin Joseph. Step-father of Mervin Fontenelle, Yawna Fontenelle, Dina and Zena Fontenelle. Brother of Thomas Joseph (Sabina) and Norrens Joseph (Emmeline) Fabian Joseph, (Sylvia), Cyprian and Nicholas Percin, Simone Dalsan (John) Joan Celestin (Austin) Joyce Percin, and Janette Percin. Grandfather of Kurdeem Joseph, Rai Joseph, Romeo Joseph, Judah Joseph, Essence Joseph, Zac-Ari Chitolie, Hevone Chitolie, Zion Louding and Kobe Jones and the late Ari Chitolie. Uncle of Wayne Dalsan, Beverly Dalsan, Shiline Daniel and Caran Joseph and many nieces and nephews, too numerous to include. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at the First Pentecostal Church, 3200 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 12 noon. Visitation will be held at the church from 10am until 12 noon.. Interment, McDonoghville Cemetery.. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
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