Joseph Antoine Rivere, Jr.

Joseph Antoine Rivere, Jr. was called to Heaven on Sunday, October 18, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carolyn Helmer Rivere. Loving and Devoted father of Darren Rivere (Sandy), Gina Rivere (George), Jody Dufrene (Douglas), Tammy Percle (Scott) and Todd Rivere (Maryann). He was the proud grandfather of Darren Rivere, Jr., Dylan Rivere, Darah Rivere, Jordyn Dufrene, Hannah Dufrene, Brett Percle, Olivia Percle (Drew Hebert), Alyse Percle, Blair Champagne, Emily Rivere and Megan Rivere. He was the great grandfather of Ashton and Kinsley Rivere. He is also survived by his siblings, Lloyd Rivere, Sr. (Glenda), George J. Rivere (Laurie) and Patricia Landaiche. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, the late Joseph Antoine Rivere, Sr. and Carrie Thibodaux Rivere; his sisters, the late Carrie Ann Thomassie and Doris Barattini and his brother, Kenneth Rivere. Joseph was a retired Superintendent of the Jefferson Parish Drainage Department, where he worked for 28 years. He was a lifelong member of the Young Men’s Business Club. The greatest joy was spending time with his loving family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and spend time at his camp in Mississippi. He will be missed by all. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 6PM until 10PM. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 8AM until 10:30AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Avenue A, Westwego, LA on Thursday at 11AM. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum (Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery), Westwego, LA.