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Joseph Unangst Obituary

3/2/1950 - 12/1/2014. Joey (64) died in his Burdette St. home on Dec. 1, 2014. Lifelong New Orleanian, he joined the Navy as his father before him, serving on the USS Belknap. Survived by "Da Mama" Shirley, sister Patricia,and brother Richard. Preceded in death by his father Clement, brother James "Zeke" and Nana Edith "Snow". A 1968 graduate of De La Salle, he played football at LSU and LSUNO and became a dedicated fan of the Tigers and Saints. He worked at a number of popular bars/restaurants in the City: Fat Harry's, Tipatinia, Zeke's, Shanahan's and Lautrec's. In recent years, he worked in construction for Bordelon Builders. The family wants to give special thanks to Joe, Lee, Greg, Steve, Tim, Rick, Chris, Schmitty, Debbie, Trish and Ashley whose help has been invaluable in this during this difficult time. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at Fat Harry's, 4330 St. Charles Ave. on Sat. Dec. 20, 2 - 4 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Sons. Condolences can be expressed at www.schoenfh.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20, 2014.

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Joe Delery

December 12, 2022

Hey Joey, it's been a while since you left us... seems like only yesterday. I think of you often and miss you greatly. Man, I wish I could sit down and have a Budweiser with you... you always knew what to do! Love you, Bro.

Bill O'Brien

January 7, 2016

Joey was a good boss and a good guy
Rest in peace my friend

Carole Schaefers Good Shield

February 9, 2015

I was having dreams about working with Joey for the last few weeks...he was one of the best bosses I ever had, a decent and honest man--and one of the funniest people I ever knew. Also one of my overall best friends in the world--whether or not I ever saw or talked with him was irrelevant,
My condolences to all who knew and loved him.

Susan & Skip Karpiuk & Balga

December 25, 2014

We wish all of the family condolences. It's a blessing to have so many great memories of the happiness Joey brought everybody in his life. There's a new star in the heavens shining brightly down on us all. Bye for now, Joey!

Betty Avery

December 24, 2014

Go forward in peace.

Robert Nauck

December 22, 2014

To a friend of everyone he meet, Joey was Joey, he had a kind heart, he was a big goof,AND I MEAN but still he had a passion for what ever he did, sorry to see you leave this place but i'm sure you have a much better place know. Your family will have their arms wide open when you meet the in heaven. There will never be another Joey at least to me anyway. I so remember going and doing work at your mom and dads house like it was yesterday,your mom was such a sweet lady,and your dad was a good man. nana she was just funny. Zeke was another good man,and your brother Dickie lived larger than life.I meet your sister Patti 20 years ago she has your mother personalty. And for all the ones that put together the memorial at Fat Harrys y'all did a great tribute to Joey my friend. REST IN PEACE TILL WE MEET AGAIN. PATTI SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. LEE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO JOEY I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO MISS HIM.

russell abbrecht

December 21, 2014

see ya someday joey enjoy your seat next to our heavenly father and his son our lord jeseus christ always respected you joe what a great friend to all

December 19, 2014

Neil Langham

CRAIG PETERSEN RET. NOPD

December 16, 2014

JOEY WAS A GREAT FRIEND, AND GREAT MEMORIES OF THE TIMES AT FAT HARRY'S, HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FONDLY BY ME AND MEMBERS OF THE 2nd DISTRICT,NOPD. REST EASY MY FRIEND

Niles Hellmers

December 16, 2014

Mrs. Unangst, Dickie, & Patricia, it was with great sadness that I read of Joey's passing. I have known all of you my entire life and am sorry and feel a big loss. Hope all deal with this as good as possible. Niles Hellmers

Don Gonczi

December 16, 2014

Great times and lots of Budweisers. Thanks for all the help and laughs, Joseph.

Steve Odenheimer

December 15, 2014

New Orleans didn't change Joey............Joey changed New Orleans.

Dennis Fitzgerald

December 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of his passing, he was a big man with a big heart. God Bless!

Joe Delery

December 15, 2014

Hey Joey, does this mean LSU will forever win now having you as a Guardian Angel?

Jerry & Brenda Amato

December 13, 2014

Countless laughs and memories all associated with lots of construction at Mother's Restaurant. Our prayers are for Joey and the Unsngst family.

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