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Joseph M. Ricks Jr

1939 - 2023

Joseph M. Ricks Jr obituary, 1939-2023

BORN

1939

DIED

2023

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Greenwood Funeral Home

5200 Canal Boulevard

New Orleans, Louisiana

Joseph Ricks Obituary

Joseph M. Ricks, Jr, passed away on October 6, 2023, after a lengthy health battle, surrounded by his family at the age of 84. Joseph was born on September 4, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M Ricks, Sr, and Agnes L. Ricks, brother Gerald Ricks and sister, Geraldine R. Piglia, Sisters-in-law; Mary Breazeale, Margie Breazeale, and Marie B. Johnson (A.V.), brothers-in-law; Gaston Breazeale (Nancy) and Charles Breazeale (Barbara & Peggy). He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved husband of Eula B. Ricks, he is the proud father of Joseph M. Ricks III, Donna R. Runnebaum (Steve), and Timothy M. Ricks. Brother of Janet R. Decedue, Darrel J. Ricks (Sandra), Michael F. Ricks (Debbie), and Mark A. Ricks, grandsons Ryan M. Runnebaum and Matthew S. Runnebaum, and Brothers-in-law Raymond Decedue Sr., Larry Piglia, Jimmy Breazeale (Francis) and sister-in-law, Jean B. Amacker (Cecil). Joseph's two loves, in addition to family and friends were fishing and playing softball. He also enjoyed meeting, three times a week, with his friends at the YMCA, where he exercised to maintain his health. An electronic technician, Joseph worked for several independent, local TV and Radio repair shops before being employed at LSU Medical Center, from which he retired in 2005. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1908 Short Street, Kenner, on Friday, October 13, 2023, starting at 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfh.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2023.

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Jamie & Eric

October 13, 2023

Dear Ricks family, this is Phillip & Harriet Caldwell's Granddaughter and Grandson - Jamie & Eric. We are so sad to hear of Mr.Ricks' passing. Your family was always such wonderful neighbors and friends to us and to our Grandparents on James St. and after. We will always remember Mr.Ricks and the Ricks Family with a smile in our hearts. Our sincere condolences at this sad time.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1908 Short Street, Kenner, LA 70062

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Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1908 Short Street, Kenner, LA 70062

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13

Burial

1:00 p.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

5190 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

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5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124

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