Loving son to the late Louis August and Clara Pauline Bell Hosch. Brother to Joan Hosch Babylon (Louis), Chester J. Hosch, Sr. (late JoAnn), Cyril R. Hosch (Sue), Ralph A. Hosch (Sue), and the late Harold J. Hosch, Sr. (late Joyce) and Clarabell Joyce Hosch. He will always be remembered as a loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews that called him Uncle Jr. and NuNu.
After graduating from Holy Cross High School, he proudly served his country in the Army National Guard and earned rank of Sergeant First Class. He was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St. Christopher the Martyr for over 60 years. He was one of the founders of the Krewe of Atlas, Lieutenant, as well as, President for many years. One of his proudest moments was being named as King of Atlas. He was always an avid sports fan of the New Orleans Saints, loved watching baseball and golf. He loved doing crossword puzzles, watching movies and TV. His favorite was calling Bingo. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 12pm. Visitation will begin at 10am. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Children’s Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans, LA 70118, or Covenant Home, 5919 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70115.
To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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