Joseph Louis Paretti Jr.'s Obituary
Joseph Louis Paretti, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at his home in Lacombe, LA. He was born on August 16, 1944 in Blackwell, OK to the late Joseph Louis Paretti, Sr. and Reba Marion Weaver Paretti.
Joe, known to many as Joey, was the loving father of Robyn Paretti Marsh (Paul) and Kylee Paretti Lejeune (Dane). He was the proud grandfather of Heather Lynn Booth (Garrett), Remy Antonio Marsh, Owen Dane Lejeune, and Olivia Trace Lejeune. Joe was the brother of the late Craig Paretti, Sr.
Joe grew up in New Orleans and was a graduate of John McDonogh Senior High School class of 1963. He was a standout athlete in both basketball and baseball. As a basketball player he held several scoring records for decades in Orleans Parish and he earned a spot on the LSU Basketball team his freshmen year of college.
After his time at LSU, Joe moved to the West Coast to work as a music talent scout for the William Morris Agency in Hollywood. Upon returning to Louisiana he resided on the Northshore and was a third generation automotive salesman. Several years after leaving the auto industry, he rekindled his love for music and spent his spring days and nights working for and enjoying the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for nearly two decades.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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