Joseph Richard Desmares Jr.

1944 - 2020

Joseph Richard Desmares, Jr., age 75, of Marrero, LA completed his journey here on Earth on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1944 in New Orleans and was a life-long resident of the Harvey and the Marrero area. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Richard Desmares, Sr. and Claire Ryan Desmares. He is the cherished father of Sherie Desmares Daigle and Daniel Joseph Desmares, Sr. and beloved father-in-law of Douglas Daigle and Letisha Desmares. He leaves behind his grandchildren Daniel Desmares, Jr., Gabrielle Desmares, Ryan Daigle, and Noah Desmares, Sr. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Skeighlyn Jackson and Noah Desmares, Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Hebert Noble Desmares. He leaves behind his dear lifelong friend, companion, and caregiver June Territo, and is the former husband of Dorothy Engvall. He leaves behind his step-children Joseph E Noble III (Melinda) and Kim Noble Billiot (Ken) and his step-grandchildren Jacob, Kayla, Mallory, Kadence, Kambre and Joshua. Also survived by his sister, Mary Claire Rodriguez and many friends and relatives. He was a carpenter by trade with the Carpenters Local 1846 for 40 years. He also enjoyed attending car shows, dancing, bunco with his friends, and traveling. He was a member of the Golden Age Club. He always lit up a room with his big personality and that twinkle in his blue eyes. He never met a stranger, he made everyone feel important. He was a loving, caring, and sympathetic person. He will deeply be missed by those who knew and loved him. The Desmares family would like to extend special thanks to Notre Dame Hospice and Judy Schouest who lovingly cared for him during his illness. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Rd., Terrytown, LA on Friday, May 22, 2020 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. Guests should wear face masks and keep condolences brief. A private family prayer service will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com.