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Joseph Pete Obituary

Joseph Earl Pete, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 57. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Joseph was a graduate of G.W. Carver Senior High School, and he attended Southern University. Joseph was employed as a longshoreman with Cooper Consolidated Grain & Barge, and he was also a Licensed Electrician. Beloved husband of Terry Pete. Loving father of Joseph Earl Walker, Jasmine Latrelle Lawrence, Joseph Earl Pete, III, August Spencer Pete, Ashley Coleman, and Willie Coleman. Son of the late Joseph, Sr., and Leona Bibbins Pete. Grandson of the late Jessie D. Bibbins, Sr., Julia Bibbins-Milton, Samuel, Sr., and Josephine Moliere Pete. Brother of Kevin Wayne (Lona) Pete, and Lisa Pete (Kermit) Joseph, also survived by 4 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above-named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Due to covid-19 pandemic attendance will be limited. It is mandatory everyone attending wear a face mask or some type of face covering.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 25, 2022.

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Terry Pete

December 12, 2022

Today made a month you took your last breath. During this time while holding your hand and rubbing you ,It was a special time for me to let you know I was going to be, we were going to to be ok. I love you forever my love.

Terry Pete

December 10, 2022

As time goes on my heart continue to hurt. I know one day it will be heal, but one day at a time.

Barbara Grinstead

November 26, 2022

All our love and sympathy
From: your cousin, Barbara (Bobbye) Moliere Grinstead

Alan mccoy

November 26, 2022

From Alan and the cemetery crew tell John Lenard sr hello for us you will be missed

Mr and Mrs Stanley Brisco

November 25, 2022

God sees and knows everything. He is with you and family right now.

Darlene Bibbins Green

November 25, 2022

You´re surely going to be missed my Handsome Cousin! . Take your rest.

Brenda Mack and Family

November 25, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Emilda Boo Hamilton

November 25, 2022

Just I love you and I'm sorry I didn't come

Rev. Alvin & Sis. Latonia McQuirter

November 25, 2022

Family may God comfort and strengthen our hearts during our season of separation from our love one. We do not have to sorrow as those without hope if we are secured in the safety of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will meet again someday. Buddy & Latonia

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230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA

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10:00 a.m.

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230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA

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