Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his mother Jacqueline H. Alfonso of Houston, TX, brother Nicolino Alfonso, Jr. of Metairie, LA and his sister Catherine A. Jones (Brent) of Houston, TX. Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Nicolino Alfonso, Sr. of Slidell, LA. He will be forever remembered by his children Odessa Valez (David) of Cartersville, GA, Patrick Cheffy of Marietta, GA and Brian Patrick Alfonso of Slidell, LA and by his grandchildren, Timothy, Shilin, and Mercedes Smith and Alanna Valez. Joseph will also be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
Joseph was born on the US Air Force base in Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on August 13, 1956. He grew up in New Orleans and Metairie, LA. Following in his father’s footsteps, he served in the US Navy from 1977-1986 serving on submarines as a Fire Control Technician. Joe lived in Scotland for two years while he served in the US Navy. After he left the Navy, Joe was a Global Network Administrator for Republic Beverage Company until his retirement. Joe enjoyed road trips with his fellow members of the NOLA Ruckus Society, a New Orleans based scooter club. He was also passionate about all things related to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Joe joined the cast in 2007. He loved immersing himself in the culture of the Renaissance era and forged strong bonds within the festival community. His shining presence will be truly missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the Chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Friday from 9:00 AM until 11:45 AM just prior to the Memorial Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 2605 River Road, New Orleans LA 70121.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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