Joseph John deBlanc, Age 70, was born December 21, 1950 in Algiers, Louisiana to the late Anna Tomancik deBlanc and Francis Xavier deBlanc, Sr. After losing his courageous battle with cancer, Joseph peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at Ochsner Medical Center on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was the beloved father of Dr. Aimee Victoria deBlanc Vaughn, father-in-law of Lee Eugene Vaughn, and “PaPa Joe” to Ailie Epona Vaughn; he is also survived by his devoted companion, Shelia LaPoint, loving brother, Francis Xavier deBlanc, Jr. (Yvette) and several nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his sisters, Renee deBlanc Judkins and Susan deBlanc Palm. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Westbank, having grown up in Gretna. He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from University of New Orleans(UNO). Joe retired after forty years of dedicated service from West Jefferson Medical Center as a Medical Technologist where he was known as “Joe from the lab”. A quiet, kind, and generous individual with a gentle demeanor, Joe always had a smile for everyone. He loved everything about nature and animals and he passed this passion to his daughter and grand-daughter. He was a tropical fish, bird, and reptile enthusiast; and a long standing Charter Member of the Audubon Nature Institute. Besides being an avid LSU and Saints football fan, Joe also enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, swimming, and traveling. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Audubon Nature Institute at www.audubonnatureinstitute.org may be made in his memory.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial celebration in honor of Joseph’s life at 10 AM Saturday, January 16, 2021, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 AM at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home located at 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park located at 1225 Whitney Avenue in Gretna. To leave condolences or to share memories please visit our website at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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