Mr. Ponseigo attended LSU Shreveport, achieving a bachelor’s degree in Business. He served his country in the USAF as an Air Police Officer. Mr. Ponseigo retired from Lucent Technology after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church since it began. He was active in the church Men’s Club, trained altar servers, and helped maintain the grounds for many years. He was a volunteer tax consultant at AARP. He loved square dancing, playing dominoes with friends, and working his morning sudoku. Some of his fondest memories were made on the beach with his family and friends.
Mr. Ponseigo is preceded in death by his parents, Alvina and Joseph Ponseigo; a sister, Judy Prokopeak; a daughter, Susan Ponseigo; and a brother in law, Dale Gryder. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Robbie; his sons, Joey Ponseigo and David Ponseigo and wife Melinda; grandchildren, Kevin Ponseigo, Meagan Ponseigo and husband Tony, Joseph Ponseigo, Cameron Brill, Alan Ponseigo, Michael Ponseigo, and Brooks Brill; brother, Bill Ponseigo and wife Bay; sister in law, Sally Gryder, several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Joseph Wayne Ponseigo will be held Monday, April 12, 2021, 10:00 AM at St Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, Shreveport, LA. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. A private family interment will be at a later date.
