Joseph G. Ledet Sr.

Joseph G. Ledet, Sr., native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero for the past 54 years, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at the age of 77. He is the beloved husband of 58 years of Mary M. Ledet. He is the loving father of Joseph G. Ledet, Jr. (Lisa), Anthony Ledet (Susan), Denise Bruce, and Sharon Kuhn (Phil). He is the devoted grandfather of Phillip Kuhn, Jr. (Kim), Penni Kuhn, Jacqueline Ledet, Matthew Ledet, Mark Ledet (Courtney), Kyle Aucoin (Chris), Kaylee Aucoin, Lindsay Bruce (Cody), and Jacob Thompson (Erica). He is the loving great- grandfather of Emily and Olivia Kuhn; Tristan, Evelyn, Elizabeth, Thomas, and Emmett Ledet; Peyton and Kaiden Green; EllaMee and Everett Thompson. He is the loving son of the late Bertha Lester Ledet and Clement J. Ledet, Sr. He is the cherished brother of Shirley Powers; Gerard, Sr., Paul, Sr., John, Sr., and Rita Ledet; and the late Clement “C.J” Ledet, Jr, Cecelia Caperino, Alvin Ledet, Robert Ledet, Bertha Dragon, and Anne Rodriguez. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Following 33 years of faithful service, Joseph retired from Regional Transit Authority. He was an instructor at the Jamaica Dance Club, a former member of Kings Grant Booster Club, and a Volunteer Fireman at the Marrero Fire Station. He was known by many as Good Ole Joe, the life of the party, the joker and story teller. Born on April Fools Day gave him the excuse. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 6:00PM until 9:00 PM at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 14, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4401 7th Street, Marrero, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers the family welcomes donations to Concerned Care Hospice, 3621 Ridgelake Drive, Suite 307, Metairie, LA 70002, Attn: Diane.