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STEPHENSON Joseph Nathaniel Stephenson, Jr. a graduate of St. Augustine High School who attended Delgado as a music major, while there he played with the Delgado Jazz Ensemble Band, he was also a retired Aerospace Technician with Lockheed Martin (formerly Martin Marietta). On Thursday, May 24, 2012 he entered into eternal rest. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mildred Caiton Stephenson. Husband of Naomi Woods Stephenson. Father of Joseph III and Tiffani L. Stephenson. Brother of Ronald Stephenson (Diane) and the late Claudia Stephenson Cox (Earl). Father-in-law of Janice S. Stephenson. A host of other family and friends also survive him. Relatives, friends, Pastors, and parishioners of St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, members of the Knights of Columbus, St. Leo the Great Consul # 12115, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Bienville Assembly # 3414, staffs and employees of Lockheed Martin, Delgado Music Department and Rouses Supermarket are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Ave. for 10:00 am., Father Anthony Bozeman, celebrant. Interment is in Metairie Cemetery All Saints Mausoleum, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., NOLA. Church visitation will begin at 9:00 am until hour of Mass. CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPION 581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2012.

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Pastor Anthony J. Jeanmarie III

May 25, 2024

Of Blessed Memory!!! #RequiescatInPace

Keith Blossom

June 2, 2012

Condolences to the Stephenson Family,
It was a pleasure knowning and working with Bro.Joe in the Knights of Columbus.
You will be missed.

Diane Sims & Pat Wardlaw, et.al

June 2, 2012

We will miss you, Joseph. St. Joan of Arc Grammar School, Class of 1959. You were one of the best!

Tadashia Dunn-Cutno

June 1, 2012

My heart & prayers go out to my aunt nammie,tiff, &booboo. i luv yall & wish icould b there with yall during this time but i know God will send strenth to all yall. i know uncle joseph is in a beteer place smiling dwn on everyone. be strong luv yall

Elder Anthony J. Jeanmarie, III

June 1, 2012

May God continue to strengthen my Aunt Naomi, cousins Joseph III & Tiffani, and the entire Stephenson family. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal". Uncle Joseph was a prepared man, headed to a prepared place, that's only for prepared people.

Jeanette D. Lawrence

June 1, 2012

May God's Blessings continue to be with you and your family. Melvin is rejoicing in the presence of his buddy. We shall rejoice also, that he is in the prescence of the Lord. Jeanette, Ann, Lowanda (Tweetie Bird), and Nicole Lawrence

June 1, 2012

Mrs. Naomi may you continue to trust and believe in God for He knows it all. Remember that God can heal you everywhere you hurt. Peace and Love in Christ

Daniel & Robin Gray

B.J. Schlater

June 1, 2012

R.I.P. Joe . It was a pleasure to work with you at Michoud.

Paulette (LeBlanc) Nelson & Family

June 1, 2012

Our heartfelt love and support are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. But the momeries of good times will last for an eternity.

June 1, 2012

My heart goes out to Tiffany and her family during this tragic time. Please remember that time does heal. Respectfully, Kathy Branley

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