Hubert "Jim" James Bordelon passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on October 19, 1927, in Bordelonville, LA and was a lifelong resident of the Greater New Orleans area. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Lorraine Galway Bordelon; his loving wife of 8 years, Linda Masterson Bordelon; a son, David Michael Bordelon; his parents, Lionel and Alice Bordelon and his seven siblings: Russell Lemoine, Nellie Lemoine, Melborne Lemoine, Woodrow Lemoine, Earlene Lemoine Morel, Ida Lee Bordelon Brysson and Burnell Bordelon Quinlan.
He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Bordelon Brosonski (Michael); his granddaughter, Monique Muñoz Clancy (Bryan); his stepchildren, Ann Marie Hamann (Brandon), Lisa Calabresi, David Calabresi and the late Michael Calabresi (Mary); eight step-grandchildren: Ryan Fife, Kelsey Fife, Sarah Calabresi, Laura Calabresi, Keith Badeaux (Darcie), Stephanie Badeaux, Cameron Calabresi, Brittney Calabresi and seven step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Jim spent his childhood in Bordelonville, LA until his teenage years, when his family moved to New Orleans. He graduated from Warren Easton High School (1946) and Tulane University. He married his high school sweetheart in 1949 and moved to Metairie, LA to start a family in 1957. He was most proud of the time spent in the military serving in the United States Navy as a 1st class seaman on the Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) during WWII. He received the WWII Victory Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal. He enjoyed a long career including General Manager of Operator Sales (Tac Amusement) and owner of Metropolitan Furniture & Appliances. Most of his professional career was owner/broker for Bordelon Realty. Upon retiring in the early 90’s, he started Premiere Wedding Video until 2006.
Jim loved New Orleans, especially Mardi Gras. He was a member of the Krewe of Choctaw for many years. He was a Tulane University ticket holder for several seasons, and of course, had a love affair with the New Orleans Saints. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Administration for years of support and caregiving, especially to Susan Santos, social worker for the VA.
The family requests that those who attend the service wear bright or more specifically, patriotic colors.
This is a celebration of life for a man who was blessed to live a long, wonderful life and who loved his country.
Services will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am - 11:00 am followed by a Memorial Mass. The graveside service with military honors will be in St. Patrick no. 1 Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, 2400 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119 Attn: Volunteer Services: Geriatrics; www.va.gov/southeast-louisiana-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate or to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation; www.dystonia-foundation.org/donate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com.
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