James "Jim" Joseph Moser Jr.

James “Jim” Joseph Moser Jr. was called to heaven on March 19, 2016, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 74 years old. Son of the late James J. Moser Sr. and Catherine Kaiser Moser. Predeceased by his son, James J. Moser III. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Kathy Leopold Moser, a daughter, Brittany Allison Moser, and 2 children who were not his own but whom he loved and cared for as if they were his own, Bonnie Preston LaRose and Bradley Preston (Raina). Also survived by his grandchildren, Mason Moser, Madison Moser, Frank Moser, Kacie LaRose, Brenton LaRose, Kayla Hubbard and Korissa Hubbard, and his adorable greatgrandchild, Na’Vaeh Alexa Garret. Also survived by his brother, August Moser (Margie), his Godson, August “Gus” Moser, Meredith Moser Boyd (Matt), and David Moser (Kimberly). He played professional baseball for the Boston Red Socks, owned a trucking company and welding and fabrication business throughout his lifetime. One of his favorite things was car racing. Especially the “street racers” of today, and always spoke of one of his favorite racers, Kye Kelley, with whom he became friends and was fortunate enough to watch him race in person on several occasions. in lieu of flower, donations to the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd,, New Orleans, LA 70114. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Visitation from 5:00 PM until service time. Interment will be private at a later date. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.