John Lucian "J.L." Dimiceli Jr.

John Lucian (J.L.) Dimiceli, Jr. age 81 years, of Slidell and New Orleans, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1941 in New Orleans to the late John Lucien Sr. and Enid Barbin Dimiceli. He is preceded in death by one brother, Glyce Dimiceli. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Elaine Wolfe Dimiceli, his sister Diane Dimiceli, two stepdaughters, Janine Guillot and Stacey Guillot Olson and 3 grandchildren, Captain Benjamin Olson (USMC), Simone Olson and Lillian Olson. A native of New Orleans, JL graduated from Holy Cross High School and Delgado College with an Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. For many years, he was a successful contractor and entrepreneur. He was proud to work at both Chrysler and Boeing in our nation's space program. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and many friends traveling, hunting, fishing and eating. JL was an avid fisherman especially enjoying time on the late Stanley Coulo's charter boat, "Cougar." JL took an active role in his step-grandchildren's lives, taking them fishing, giving advice and telling stories from his life in New Orleans. He was also very fond of Winnie, Nell and Jill, his faithful black labs. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, LA on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Wayne Paysee, as Celebrant. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation on Monday after 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. Donations to American Heart Association preferred, in lieu of flowers. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.