Joseph "Joe" Ragusa

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Joseph Ragusa Obituary

RAGUSA Joseph (Joe) Ragusa passed away on June 19, 2008 in Houston, TX. He was 82 years of age. Born in Plaquemine, LA in 1925 but moved to New Orleans, LA in 1927 where he remained until 2006. After Hurricane Katrina, he and his wife of 58 years, Christine, moved to Houston, TX to be closer to their daughter, Margaret. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Upon returning to New Orleans, he attended Loyola University. Besides being a devoted husband and father, he was active in the American Legion, Post 218 in Algiers and was Commander from 1981 until 1982. He worked for Wembley Industries for 35 years until his retirement in 1993. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles (Pasquale) Ragusa and Frances Anselmo Ragusa and brother Frank Ragusa. He is survived by his sister Victoria Ragusa Schega and Anthony (Tony) Ragusa, wife Christine Barland Ragusa, children Margaret, Joe and Lee. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11 AM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Parlors will be open on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM until funeral time. Information, (505) 366-4343.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ragusa

10 Entries

Barbara Ragusa

July 17, 2008

Aunt Chriss, Margie, Joey and Lee, hope that things are going well for you. I'm sorry I could not come to the get-to-gether after the funeral. I was not feeling well and my kidneys were shutting down so I had to get home and take care of myself. I wish Michael and I could have been there to share the old pictures with all of you. I remember them and laughed when My daughter told me all about the pictures. Please keep Margaret and Michael in touch with you. They didn't get to enjoy my family in their younger life, but, I hope you stay in contact with them. You are all the family they have left and they hardly know you. My fault. Just know that I am missing all of you and I love all of you dearly. Uncle Joe did great with his family. He never spoke an unkind word about anyone. I'll always remember that about him. He was a very kind and loving man with a tender heart. I think he took after his Mother.
Aunt Chriss I want to say to you while you are still with us that you were the same as Uncle Joe, kind and loving and I never heard you say an unkind word to or about anyone. I understand a lot of things now that I am older and know that you did a very good job raising your family. You loved my Uncle Joe and raised a wonderful little family. You did good too. I have good memories of you and your little family and it makes me smile. Ican remember when they were all born and little bitty ones. Love You, Barbara

Barbara Ragusa

June 27, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Leslie Patterson

June 25, 2008

Joe and Leslie, we are thinking of you and your family during this time.

Love, Joey and Leslie

Katie Powell

June 25, 2008

Miss Cris, Margaret, Joe, and Lee, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in the Lord.

Love, Tim, Katie, Stewart, and Jake

Robbie Vidacovich

June 23, 2008

Margaret and Joe,

Sorry to hear about your father. At least it sounds like Margaret had a chance to spend more time with him after he moved to Texas. We wonder from time to time where you live and how things are going for you. Hope all is well.

Robbie & Emma Vidacovich

Frank Mineo

June 23, 2008

Joe and Christine enjoyed life and were always full of fun and life. May he enjoy eternal happiness in God.s kingdom.

Gary & Virginia Ray

June 23, 2008

Our prayers are with the family. May the Lord comfort you at this time.

Stephen & Kay Leger

June 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank Patai Jr.

June 22, 2008

qou thought and prayers are with you