Joseph Peter Bordlee, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 at the age of 89 years at St James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, Louisiana. Beloved husband of the late Rose Schneider Bordlee. Father of Joseph P. Bordlee, III (Amelia) and Lynn Bordlee Rupp (Fred). Grandfather of Nancy Bordlee Dessens (Derek) and Lisa Maria Bordlee. Brother of Elaine Belsome and the late Randolph Borziliere, Mary Borziliere Danos, Charles Bordlee, Sr., Josephine Borziliere Robichaux, Rosalie Borziliere Shields and John Bordlee, Sr. Son of the late Carmella Cimo Borziliere and Joseph Borziliere. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joseph was born in Harvey, LA and was a graduate of Marrero High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army, helped to provide military support to post World War II Europe, and earned the rank of Sergeant. He later retired from Avondale Shipyards as a shipfitter. Joseph was an usher for many years at Visitation of Our Lady Church in Marrero and for many years was a member of the former V.F.W. Post 9034 in Harvey, LA. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish and hunt. While his passing is sorrowful, his life and legacy will be celebrated.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Memorial Mass will follow. Interment is in Westlawn Memorial Park.
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