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James Louis Botsay

1943 - 2024

James Louis Botsay obituary, 1943-2024, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1943

DIED

2024

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Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Boulevard

New Orleans, Louisiana

James Botsay Obituary

James Louis Botsay passed away in New Orleans on September 29, 2024, at the age of 81. Beloved husband for 63 years to Barbara Giroir Botsay the love of his life. Loving father to Joan Botsay Fite, James Michael Botsay (deceased) & Dawn Botsay Madere, Grandfather of Barbara Odom, Many Lynn Fite, Paula Fite Capitano, Paul Joseph Fite Jr, Brandi Brunett Ferguson, & Seth Michael Brunett. Great Grandfather to, Isabell Paris Hilbrand, Kylie Krine, Lana Lucille Scott, Simone Lee Hilbrand, Aden Capitano, Skyler Capitano, Bella Capitano, Nickoli J Odom, Tyler Matthew Ferguson & Conner James Ferguson. Great-Great Grandfather to, Jonah Krine & Minia Krine. Son of the late: Louis Alexander Botsay & Alvera Harris Botsay. Jim was the oldest of eight children. Brother to: Felix Botsay, (Roberta Rairigh Botsay), Inez (Beth) Botsay Morton (deceased) (Patrick Morton), Elvera (Terrie) Botsay Serpas (Lewis (Butch) Serpas), Donald Harris Botsay (deceased) (Mary Elwell Botsay), Ronald Botsay (deceased), Suzanne Botsay Yates (deceased) & Sheryl Botsay (deceased). He attended Warren Easton High School & entered the U.S. Navy serving in the Cuban Missile Crises in October 1962. After the U.S. Navy he worked as a Marine Cargo Surveyor until he retired. After retirement, he opened Harahan Seafood. He had a passion for old cares, riding his Harley Davidson & loved getting together with his family & friends. He will be greatly missed by many in-laws, nieces, nephews & cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Monday, October 14, 2024, starting at 11:00 AM followed by a Catholic Mass in the Chapel at 1:00 PM. The burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow the burial in the Boulevard Room at Greenwood Funeral Home. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 5 to Oct. 13, 2024.

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Anthony L Anderson

October 8, 2024

Please accept our sincere condolences, our prayers are with and your family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and yours through this difficult time. We cherish all of the wonderful memories we shared between our families. Love Dottie, Anthony and Christine Anderson.

Christine Cronin-Iddings

October 8, 2024

Dawn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Cronin-Iddings

S Chambers

October 8, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. May God give you comfort during this very difficult time. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as God brought his son Jesus Christ back to life, he will do the same for your loved one as he has promised.

Debbie (Gauthier) Alexander

October 6, 2024

My deepest condolences to you, Barbara and the entire Botsay family. I know he will be a terrible loss to all family and friends. With deepest sympathy, Debbie Alexander

Barry Levine

October 6, 2024

My late Wife Karen´s late brother Jules was a good friend of Donald´s and Mousie so I am very sad to hear of Jame´s passing. May he rest in peace!

Jim Orr

October 5, 2024

Jim and I worked together when he was a surveyor on barges. We spent many hours together on barges in the Mississippi River. At one of my wife's school reunions, he was there, and I found out he was married to one of my wife's classmates. Jim was a great guy and a real professional at his work. I will remember him fondly.

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