Joseph G. Laporte, Sr.

The gates of heaven were opened for Joseph LaPorte Sr. on August 13, 2020. At the age of 91 he died peacefully in the comfort of his Marrero home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his Mother Lena and Father Samuel LaPorte, as well as all of his siblings, Sam, Josephine, Jimmy, Frances, Ann, Rose and Anthony. Joseph was the loving Husband of the late Anna Roberta and father of JoAnn Orgeron (Clay), Deborah Mosley, Mary Delaune, and his deceased sons Joseph Jr. and David (Margaret). He is the proud Grandfather to Kim, Bonnie, Debbie, Sandy, Christina, Shaun, Sherry, Melanie, David Jr, Anthony, Brian and Monique. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren. Before marrying and starting his family Joseph proudly served for two years in the Marine Corps. He worked as a sheet metal mechanic at Avondale Shipyards for some 30 plus years before retiring. He is known as Karaoke Joe to many because of his love for singing. He is a long time parishioner of Visitation of Our Lady Church. Due to the COVID Pandemic, attendees are limited to only 50 persons. All attendees must wear a face mask during the visitation and Mass. Family and friends are invited to the Memorial Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 11AM until 1PM. A Memorial Mass will be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 1PM. Memorial Interment will be in Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Compassus hospice for the care and support shown to Joseph and his family in his final days.