Peter Joseph "P.J." Becker, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was 85 years old. Beloved husband of Joyce D'Aunoy Becker for 58 years. Loving father of Pamela Jane Becker (Bill McCord), Glory Ann "Sissy" Toups (Olden), Brenda Angela Shaw (Scott), and Peter Joseph Becker, III (Stacy Harris). Adoring Grandfather of Sarah Ashley Ubas (Brittany) and Connor Ross Toups. Brother of Ethel May Furno (Joseph), Roy Joseph Shaw, Dick Becker (Debbie), and Richard Becker (Constance). Brother-in-law of Marlene D. Purcell (the late Frank). Uncle of Karen Ann Furno and Alan Jeffrey Furno (Chuck Goebel). He will be missed dearly by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel Ida Palmisano Becker Shaw and Peter Joseph Becker, Sr., and his step-mother, Mildred Bourg Becker. Pete graduated from Jefferson High School in 1951 where he excelled in multiple sports that he continued throughout his life. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Air Force. He served for four years as a Medic stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. He retired after 35 years from Murphy Oil Refinery in Meraux, LA. He loved dancing, having a good time and participated in several Carnival organizations including the JUMA Marching Club, and the Krewes of Babylon, Endymion, and Ceasar. He was the proud recipient of the United States Armed Forces Veterans Honor Medal. He was a member of the American Legion, Kailua, Hawaii, the Knights of Columbus, and AARP Tamanards Chapter. Early in his life, Pete worked in many gambling houses dealing roulette and continued using his favorite combination throughout his life. He was a passionate gardener and enjoyed spending time in his yard growing vegetables and sharing them with his family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Pete to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Masses at a church of your choice. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Becker

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34 Entries

Pat and Coy Hicks

January 4, 2017

Ms. Joyce, Pat and I were very saddened when we heard about Mr. Pete passing. We were neighbors in Covington on St. John Circle. We thought about ya'll often. You and Mr. Pete were the best neighbors, he was a wonderful sweet man. Ms. Joyce we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and your family and give you peace and comfort.

December 7, 2016

Joyce, our prayers are with you and your family. Pete was a great guy __ what a great loss. We will keep Pete in our prayers. Martin "Wardell" and Yvonne Reynolds

Bruce Bonnecarrere

December 7, 2016

Joyce,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You two had something very special.

Judy Alford LeBourgeois

December 5, 2016

Roy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you the strength you need to see you through this tragedy. I know how very mush Pete meant to you. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to let me know.

Glory Toups

December 5, 2016

Dad....I wanted you to know that I will always remember dancing with you at my wedding to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World"....what a Special wedding you and mom gave to me and Olden....and Nat King Cole's " Unforgetable". That's what you will always be to me.......You will always be the Love of my Life.....Your "Fabulous Daughter".......Sissy

GRACE URBAN

December 5, 2016

Joyce and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Hoping your many years of happy memories far overshadow the grief that you are experiencing at this time.

Your former Francis Place neighbor,
Grace Urban

Steve

December 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Becker family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1Peter 5:6-7

Jeffrey Harris

December 4, 2016

Cyndi and I are so sorry to hear of Mr. Pete Passing, They lived next door to us in Covington after the Hurricane for a few years. We had many great chats and helped each other. He was a great family man, and a good mentor to those near him. We talked about his days on the Oil Rigs and his employment before he married Mrs. Joyce. Full of Life, and always saw the good in things. He will live on forever in the hearts of those who were honored to know him.

Jeffrey & Cyndi Harris
Tomball Tx

leu schnell

December 3, 2016

what a great friend

Vimal and late judy Dave

December 3, 2016

I am lucky to spend some moments of my life with him along with my late wife Judy.
Amazing guy with amazing smile
It's a big loss to miss Joyce and her family
May god give them strength to bear this sudden loss
His soul will bless the whole family and we can feel him amongst us
AMEN
RIP

Vimal Dave

December 2, 2016

What a good guy he was !
Always smiling
We will miss you
A True Family Man
RIP

Gary Burtanog

December 2, 2016

Our sincerest condolences, we are all very sorry to here about Mr. Pete , Gary Burtanog and Family

David Sanders

December 2, 2016

Sorry to hear of Mr. Pete's passing , he always had a kind word or helpful way about him. Worked out at the plant with him for a bit. Never worked with him a long time, always enjoyed his company. He was a great guy. May peace and comfort come to his family.

Clarence Pierron

December 2, 2016

So sorry for your lost, I will always remember your Dad and Mom cutting a rug. They were such great dancers. May Gad bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,

Clarence and Sylvia Pierron

Billie Jean Palmisano

December 2, 2016

Condolences from Billie Jean Palmisano and family. Will try to make it there.

Susie Dauterive Moore

December 2, 2016

Mrs Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about Mr Petes passing. My mom and Dad thought of you and he fondly. My prayers are with you and your family.

December 2, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Terri Milone Wegmann and Family

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L. H.

December 2, 2016

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Soon pain will be no more.

December 2, 2016

Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes Psalms116:15

December 1, 2016

Joyce we're very sorry to hear of PJ.
Eula and I were just with him earlier this year. We'll see you soon.
Alfred and Eula.

Aimee Grego

December 1, 2016

Joyce,
I'm so sorry to hear about Pete. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Gina

December 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Becker family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:6-7

Francis Cady

November 30, 2016

Joyce, Renee and I are so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. We really enjoyed seeing the both of you at the meetings

Linda Fitzmorris

November 30, 2016

Mrs Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about Mr Pete! I feel so blessed to have had Mr Pete come and visit my dad in Covington recently. My dad sends his sincere condolences . He has many Murphy memories of him. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time!

Russell & Eloise Mayeur

November 30, 2016

To Joyce & the entire family - So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. We will always remember the great times we had with Pete at all the Krewe of Caesar functions. May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.

Russell & Eloise Mayeur and Family

November 30, 2016

Joyce, I was not prepared to read Pete's name in today's obituaries. He was such a happy, friendly person and I know you and the family will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Norma Rees (New Orleans, LA)

November 30, 2016

To all my cousins I'm so sorry for your loss. I am so happy that I enjoyed "The Oak Street PoBoy Fest" a couple years ago with cousin P.J. and other family members. Love, Sharon Milone Maher

Rick Trotter

November 30, 2016

Rest In Peace my good friend we shared much fun together at Jefferson. high reunions and a great visit and meal in Vegas

November 30, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and comfort you and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. 2Thess 2:16,17

November 30, 2016

Glory,
I am sorry for your loss. There are no words to explain the pain of your loss. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived of your father.

Love,
Jeanne, Billy, Michael & Kaden Guillory

Anne Baudier

November 29, 2016

Going to miss you cousin, so much fun, always happy, great father. My dad will be happy to see you.

For all my cousins I am so sorry. It is truly a deep loss and I am so sorry.

Love you all. Annie

Bonnie Cook

November 29, 2016

Dear Joyce,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Pete was such a joy to be around and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bonnie Cook

Melinda Brown

November 29, 2016

He was such a lovely man and so very full of life and love for his family. He had such a twinkle in his eye that the first time I met him I knew he was a good guy. My condolences to his family on his loss. And, my heart goes out to Roy, Sissy, Olden and Connor, who are the friends through whom I met this fine gentleman. Melinda Benge Brown

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