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Joseph Pistorius Obituary

Joseph R. Pistorius passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 5:00 A.M. Beloved husband of the late Grace Bishop Pistorius. Father of Jeffrey Pistorius, Daniel Pistorius, Dr. Bruce Pistorius and Randy Pistorius. Grandfather of Rebecca, Sara, Thomas, Megan, Clayton, Joey, Randy, Jr., Robert, Ross, Michael and Nicole. Great grandfather of Audry. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until time of Mass.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 9, 2004.

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Julia Clarke

January 14, 2004

Jeff, I was so sorry to see your father had passed away. May your memories comfort you during this very diffucult time.



Sincerely, Julia

Andrew Schiro

January 13, 2004

Randy, Bruce, Jeff and Danny,



I just learned of your father's death and wanted to offer my deepest sympathy. I have great memories of your dad when we were kids. He was so full of life and fun to be with. You will be in my daily prayers.

Andrew Schiro

Andy Lytle

January 11, 2004

Randy,



I'm very sorry to hear about your father. You are in my prayers. If you need anything, let me know. See you in February.

kATHY TASSIN

January 10, 2004

Jeff - my condolenses to you and your family and this time. I know your father was ill and thought of the both of you often. I remember one Sunday you were taking him out to eat bagels. Why I remember that I don't know. God Bless You. Take care. Kathy Tassin

David & Orlette Prezbindowski

January 9, 2004

We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all the family of Mr. Joe. He was a man that we respected and loved. His memory will always be in our hearts. We are keeping you in our prayers.

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