Joseph Alexander Reine, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was 91 years old. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Martha Ann Saurage. Father of Steve Reine (Julie) of LaPlace, Greg Reine of New Orleans, Valerie Clark (Rick) of Virginia Beach, and the late Julie A. Kerivan. Grandfather of Jessica Lahey (Dave), Melissa Tomlin (Kane), Andrew Reine, Taylor Gitlitz (Shelbie), Jody Bryant, and the late Jason A. Reine and Rachel Marks. Loving great-grandfather of nine and the late Joshua Lampiasi. Brother of Hilda Sheets, Helen Lanoux, Ronnie Reine, and the late Noemi Foster and Johnny Reine. Son of the late Sarah E. Austin and Joseph A. Reine, Sr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Reine was a native of Baton Rouge and has been a resident of the New Orleans area for over 55 years. He began his career as an Electrical Engineer for Louisiana Power & Light, and retired from Entergy after 37 years of dedicated service. He served as President of the Chapter 4417 of the AARP, and was member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the St. Clement of Rome Young Elders. He volunteered his time at East Jefferson General Hospital, enjoyed playing golf and bowling, and was an avid bridge player. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at ST. CLEMENT OF ROME, 4317 Richland Avenue, Metairie, on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin in church at 10:00 in the morning. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. All that wish to attend are asked to wear masks out of the care for the well-being of others. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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