Joseph "Lil Joe" Baldassaro

Joseph “Lil Joe” Baldassaro, 73 years old passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years 11 months Sally Darcey Baldassaro, also by his brother Guy Baldassaro and sister Mary Ann Breaux, and
sister-in-law Kay Samanie. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Mary Ditta Baldassaro, his brothers Augustine, Jr and Octave Baldassaro and sisters Mamie (Cosina) Shano and Virginia (Jenny) Zahn. Also, by his mother and father-in-law Harold and Beverly Darcey. Also, by his brother in laws,
John Zahn, Ralph Breaux and Leo Samanie. Although, he and Sally were not able to have children of their own, he was the proud god father to Josie Sparacello, Kimberly Le Blanc, Brent Baldassaro, Shannon Biondollio, Rene La Font and Ryan Perrin. He is also survived and will be greatly missed by
many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. cousins and many special friends. He was a “Jack of all carpentry trades” and a master of many. He was an avid Saints fan and was known to yell at the TV on game days. He was always there to give a helping hand whenever someone needed
one. He worked for various roofing companies for over 30 years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, especially Sally, they were each other’s best friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4401 7th Street, Marrero, LA on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11am. Visitation will be held at the church from 9am until 11am. Interment, St. Louis Cemetery, Houma, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .