Joseph Victor Paci

1933 - 2017

Joseph Victor Paci obituary, 1933-2017, Metairie, LA

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Joseph Paci Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2017.

Joseph Victor Paci, Sr. (83) departed peacefully into eternal life on July 22, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was happily married for 59 years to Barbara Gelpi Paci. Devoted father of Joseph Paci Jr. (Julie), Gina P. Grunberg, James Paci, Janet P. Schluter (Mark) and John Paci (Anne). Nanu to Chad, Rebecca, Kenneth, Genevieve Allen (Dalton), Katherine Finney (Jonathan), Gabriela Capitano (Travis), Joseph and Christina. Great-grandfather of Colton, Patrick and Miriam. Preceded in death by granddaughter Baby Patricia and two great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother-in-law David Gelpi and many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Victor and Lucy Paci. Brother of the late Sebastian Paci and the late Verna Tallini. Born in Boston, MA (Go Red Sox) and lived in Metairie for 55 years. Joe was the nicest and sweetest man to everyone.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 West Metairie Ave Metairie, La 70003, on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 12 PM. Visitation will begin at 10AM until service time. Private interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.



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August 1, 2017

Kenny Spellman

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences.

Kenny Spellman '84
Development Director

July 26, 2017

Lorraine Mylie

Sorry I wasn't able to attend the services, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gina/Kenny, looking at your dad/grandpa, all I saw was kindness and a gentle soul.

July 26, 2017

Paul & Michelle Verdigets

Joe will always be remembered as one of the most gentle persons we have ever known. His simple wisdom and his passion for baseball will forever bring pleasant memories. God rest his soul.

July 26, 2017

Praying for the family and sorry for your loss!I didn't see Joe but a few times in our life but I remember when I was a kid how kind he was.
Paulette West

July 26, 2017

Chedaphne Audrict

Praying for your family during this tough time!!!
May God comfort and bless you all.

July 25, 2017

Cindy Kenney

I will be praying for the immediate family and a special prayer for you Aunt Barbara Love you and will miss you dearly Uncle Joe may you rest in peace..

July 25, 2017

Jason Olivier

Mr. Joe was one of my favorite people. He and Ms. Barbara were important to me throughout my life. He was sincerely and unshakably honest. I feel like a part of my treasured memories die with him. I will see you again Mr. Joe. Pray for us.

July 25, 2017

Kevin Martin

Sorry to hear about Mr Joe. Loved playing ball with him, Joey and Jimmy. He was a great man that loved his family. Wish I could make the wake, but have to go out of town for work.

July 25, 2017

Carol Morales

Paci family I am so sorry for your loss, I've only met him a few times but he was such a kind soul

July 25, 2017

David and Diane Wheeler

Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the Paci family...

July 25, 2017

Venerina Paci-DiTucci

I am so sorry to lose my wonderful cousin "Joey" Paci as I called him. What a great loss to his immediate family especially. My heart breaks at the thought of his death. He is now in heaven. Venerina Paci DiTucci from New York with all my love

July 25, 2017

Cindy Petit

Joey sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

July 24, 2017

Annette Thibodeaux

Family of Joe Paci: What a sweet man. May he rest in peace. May your happy memories bring you comfort.

July 24, 2017

Mike and Linda Grennan

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. What a good neighbor and wonderful person. He will be missed by everyone who knew him!

July 24, 2017

donald rhodes

barbara joe was kind to all that new him joe was the best he was never second kind and thoughtful he will be missed you had the best

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