John J. Ledet Sr

John J. Ledet, Sr., former employee of Entergy at Waterford 3 and of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office died on March 31st, 2020 at 10:36 pm of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), age 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Breaux Ledet. Father of Michelle Ledet Rodriguez of Westwego, La., John J. Ledet, Jr. of Marrero, La., Christy Ledet Freer-Greene of Reston, Va., and Michael J. Ledet of Covington, La. Father-in-law of Melissa Bodie Ledet and Scott Greene. Grandfather of Lauren Ashleigh Rodriguez, Laci Marie Rodriguez, Toria Jennedy Beasley, Macilyn Ann Mo-Ledet, Emma Juliana Ledet, Sophie Patricia Freer, Jaxon Michael Ledet, Ryan Josiah Ledet, and Tulsi Grace Greene. Son of the late C.J. Ledet, Sr., and Bertha Lester Ledet. Brother of Shirley Ledet Powers, Gerard J. Ledet, Paul J. Ledet, Rita M. Ledet and the late C.J. Ledet, Jr., Cecelia Ledet Capernio, Alvin J. Ledet, Robert J. Ledet, Joseph G. Ledet Sr., Bertha Ledet Dragon, and Ann Ledet Rodrigue. Mr. Ledet was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Marrero, La for 48 years. Mr. Ledet recently moved back to Marrero, La. in March 2020. Mr. Ledet was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War in 1969-1970. Mr. Ledet was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13349, V.F.W. Post 7307 and American Legion Post 222. A private Graveside Service was held. Mothe Funeral Home assisted the family. Family and friends are encouraged to express their condolences or share memories by visiting www.mothefunerals.com .