Joseph “Buck” Carlo Gioe, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 while surrounded by his family. He was born on the 30th of November 1927. He was the beloved husband of 63 years, to the late Joyce Ann Doran Gioe and survived by his children, Harry Gioe (Connie), Barry Gioe (Cindy), and Lori Cauthen (former wife of Randy). Proud grandfather of Jeffrey Joseph Gioe (Rebecca), Collin Henry Cauthen, Cassidy Joseph Cauthen (Helene), Jene’ Gioe Hebert (Ronald), Tyler Joseph Gioe (Ashley), Courtney Ellen Cauthen and the late Devin Joseph Gioe. Step grandfather of Andrew Donnelly Ellender (Hillary) and Caroline Ellender Garrnett (Shane). Great-grandfather of Haylee Marie Gioe, Riley Ann Noto, Ronald William Hebert III, Nash Joseph Gioe, Kaia Grace Beydoun, and Beaux Michael Hebert. Step great grandfather of Amelia Claire Garnett and Helena Rose Ellender. Brother of the late Ben “Babe” Gioe, Margaret Jirovic, Marion “Sister” Gessler, John “Johnny” Gioe, Josie Voelker, Frank Gioe and Lucien “Lou” Gioe. Son of the late Joseph Gioe and Mary Mistretta Gioe. Father-in-law of the late Deborah Gioe. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Buck was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish where he proudly served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed a long career as a carpenter and was a longtime member of the Carpenters Local Union 1846. He took early retirement in 1982 from Kaiser Aluminum after 30+ years of service. His fondness of woodworking was surpassed only by the love for his grandchildren. Buck will always be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family, his loving spirit, his laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. He was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. VIRTUE ST, in Chalmette on Wednesday, August 14th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Mass in his honor beginning at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joseph’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at 800-873-6983 or www.stjude.org
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