James Joseph Wolfe

James Joseph Wolfe, age 68, passed away February 25, 2015. He was born in New Orleans, LA on Dec. 9, 1946. He was a resident of Prairieville, LA for the past 43 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Genevieve “Gen” Miceli Wolfe having been married for 46 years. He was the wonderful father to Rosalyn Wolfe Dufren and husband Marc, James “Jamie” Wolfe and wife Millette, Gabriella Wolfe Vice and husband Bill, and Jacob “Jake” Wolfe and wife Shannon: grandchildren Alyssa, Ashlyn and Avery Dufren, Brennan and Madison Wolfe, Dustin Vice and fiancé Lauren Jarreau, Dillon, Vincent, and Liam Vice, and Cadence and Gabriel “Gabe” Wolfe, and great granddaughter Marley Kate Vice: brother Gerald Wolfe, sisters Lisa Autin, Hazel “Tink” Varnado, Christina Guidry and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Roy Garmeson and Lois Marlborough Wolfe Garmeson, brothers Donald F. Wolfe, Roy “Rocky” Garmeson, Jr. and Kenneth W. Wolfe; sisters Susan Wolfe Halker and Karen Garmeson Andes. He was a proud Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War on the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Oriskany where he learned welding. He retired after working 42 years at various local plants as a welder, pipefitter, layout man and oiler. He proudly served as head usher and greeter at the 11:30 Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Prairieville, LA. He was a wonderful cook, whatever he prepared was sure to turn out great such as jambalaya, sauce piquant, fish courtboullion, etc. He enjoyed working on his 1967 Chevelle Super Sport hot rod, reading the daily newspaper, solving the jumbo puzzles, and visiting friends and acquaintances, but mostly he enjoyed spending time with his wife, their children and grandchildren whom he adored. He cherished family get-togethers especially during holidays and birthdays where there was always good food, laughter and the enjoyment of watching the grandchildren play. He never met a stranger and loved to talk. We wish to thank the first responders and the doctors, nurses and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital intensive care unit for their wonderful support and care, all of our friends and relatives who prayed, visited, called and brought food for our family during this difficult time. The out showing of support has been overwhelming. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his brother Gerald Wolfe and his brother-in-law Louis “Jerry” Miceli. There will be a wake Friday night, February 27, 2015 at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy., Gonzales, LA 70737 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, and wake Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Hwy. 73, Prairieville, LA 70769 from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, celebrated by Father Jerry Martin and co-celebrant Deacon Ronnie LeGrange, brother-in-law to James. Burial will follow the Mass at Oak Lane Memorial Park, 15304 Hwy. 73, Prairieville, LA 70769. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the March of Dimes or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.