Joseph P. Barreca

Joseph P. Barreca, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 at home with his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Alyce Luthjens Barreca by his side. Together they had 4 children, the late Ronald Barreca (Sharon), Monica Ohler (Larry), Anthony Barreca (Shelley), and Joseph Barreca (Lanie). He was so proud of his 9 grandchildren, Jeanne Hebert (Andrew), Taylor Ohler (Cayla), Mary Kay Barreca, Adriana Bruner (Ryan), Andrew Barreca, Devron Barreca, Bennett Barreca, Perrin Barreca, and Campbell Barreca. He was the loving great grandfather of Sophia Ohler, William Hebert, Isabella Bruner, and River Ohler. He is preceded in death by his parents Maria (Ribaudo) Barreca and his father, Joseph Barreca, his sisters Theresa Perez, Rosette Covrtat, Caroline Charbonnere, Lydia Bermudez, and brother Antoine Barreca. He is survived by his siblings Irene Lucia and Dorothy Boudreaux, Brother-in-law of Marvella and Allen Hebert, Monica Macomber, and Nicole Barreca. He is also survived and fondly remembered by a host of nieces and nephews. Born in Sousse, Tunisia on November 21st, 1935, he was raised to be a hardworking man who always put his family first. In 1958, he bravely took a voyage to New Orleans, Louisiana from Italy. Establishing himself quickly in the tightknit community of Chalmette where he started multiple successful businesses while acquiring investment properties. Engraved at a young age, Joseph's love for his family was always paramount, which will continue to be remembered as one of his most endearing qualities. Greatly missed, he will always be the standard of what it means to be a perfect gentleman, husband, and father. Nearly equal to his love for family was his strong, meticulous work ethic, in which he was only satisfied with perfection. A scholar in the school of hard work, everyone knew "Mr. Joe" and "Mr. Joe" loved being around everyone. Always open to sharing his knowledgeable advice and take a kindhearted interest in others, you could have often caught him sharing a warm cup of coffee with his closest friends in the Parish's own, Aaron's Donuts. The family would like to thank the staff at Avanti Assisted Living and Passages Hospice for their care, love, and support. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. A Memorial Mass will begin at 12:30 PM. Inurnment will be private. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.