Abraham Paddio Jr.

1944 - 2024

Abraham Paddio, Jr. was born on June 29, 1944 in Jennings, Louisiana. He was born to the union of Eva Youman and Abraham Paddio, Sr. He departed this life on February 28, 2024 at the age of 79. Abraham leaves to cherish his memory his devoted son Brian Paddio (Jamesia); ten grandchildren: Riyadh, Dylan, Jace, Breonna, A'Zhyri, Briyana, Breshonna, Brione, Brian Jr., Brycen, and six great grandchildren; his sisters-in-law Sarah Jones, Ruby Paddio, Delores Paddio, Joyce Paddio, Vera Parker, Grace Ragas (Wilfred), Anaise Parker LaFrance; brothers-in-law Joe Stevens and Irvin Parker (Peggy), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Louise Jane Paddio; parents Eva Youman and Abraham Paddio, Jr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law Irma and Sidney Parker, Sr.; son Dwight Paddio; siblings Ernest Taylor, Elozia Stevens, Henry Paddio, Eddie Paddio, Joseph Paddio, and Johnny Paddio; brothers-in-law Joseph Raymond Parker, Sr., Anthony Sidney Parker; sister-in-law Rosie Mae Parker. Abraham was a graduate of Jennings High School. He spent his life serving this country. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a BM-1 after serving 23 years. He then worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving 20 years. In is pastime Abraham enjoyed telling stories of when he was in the military and attending veteran events. He was an avid L.S.U and Dodgers sports fan. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, but most of all spending time with his son and grandchildren. Abraham was a faithful servant of God. Though we will miss him on Earth, he is rejoicing in heaven with his wife of 43 years Louise Jane Paddio. Family and friends of the family, and parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 on Monday, March 11 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery, Belle Chasse, LA. Arrangement by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.