Joseph L. "Joe" Lambert

Joseph (Joe) L. Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, surrounded by family at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Helen Heltz Lambert of 65 years, also preceded in death by his brother Aubrey A. Lambert and great grandson Dean Richard. He was born in Paulina, Louisiana March 19, 1925 to the late Aubrey J. Lambert and Marie A. Waguespack Lambert. He is survived by three sons and one daughter: Randall Lambert and wife Gaye, Ted Lambert and wife Cathy, Bruce Lambert and wife Michelle, and Carole Dufour and husband Robert; eleven grandchildren: Charlotte, Carolann, Carla, Nicole, Shannon, Angelle, Michael, Patrick, Lance, Jacob and Shelby; two step grandsons: Ben and Jeffrey; and eight great grandchildren. He is further survived by two brothers and one sister: Earl Lambert and wife Anabel, Ronald Lambert and wife Noel, and Marie Lambert. Joe graduated from Lutcher High School in 1943 and in July enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the WWII Pacific Theater. He served on a Destroyer and Aircraft Carrier and returned home in 1946. He then married his loving wife in 1947, Helen Heltz. He was a graduate of Soule College and Loyola University. He was involved in many church activities at Our Lady of Divine Providence where he received the Order of Saint Louis Medallion in 1971. Joe retired from Chevron Oil after 38 years of service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Friday August 22, 2014 at 1:00p.m. at LAKELAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.