Joseph Antone Rychlak

Joseph Antone Rychlak, 35, entered into eternal rest on October 1, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Alexandra Bruce Rychlak and loving father of Daisy James Henriette Rychlak. He was the dear son of Ronald and Claire Rychlak and loving older brother to his five younger sisters.

Joseph was a native of Oxford, Mississippi and resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Birmingham Southern College and the University of Mississippi School of Law. He was an attorney with the Louisiana Department of Justice and a former clerk to the Honorable Meredith S. Grabill and the Honorable John S. Hodge. Joseph was a Young Benefactor of the World War II Museum and a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was also a proud Eagle Scout.

Joseph was known for his easygoing manner, big beard, and cowboy hat. He had a way of being a big brother to everyone and was always a good guy to have around in a crisis. He had some big adventures—sailing around the Caribbean in college, working at a ranch, and going on a honeymoon safari, but his favorite adventure was being husband to Alexandra and father to Daisy James.  

He leaves behind his parents, Ronald and Claire Rychlak, and his five younger sisters; Lindsey Wilkins (Richard), Susanna Allen (Will), Mary Helen Rychlak, Sally Rychlak, and Olivia Rychlak. He was also the favorite uncle of Samantha Wilkins and Mae Allen. He was the son-in-law of Elisa Bruce and the late James Bruce, and the brother-in-law of Daisy Bruce. He was the maternal grandson of LaNelle Lindsey and the late Paul Lindsey, and paternal grandson of the late Joseph Frank Rychlak and Lenora Smith Rychlak. 

He will be deeply missed by all.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, New Orleans, LA on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11:00 AM until Funeral Mass time at 1:00 PM. Mothe Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements. 

Visitation will resume at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, Oxford, MS on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM until Funeral Mass time at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow in Oxford Memorial Cemetery, Oxford, MS. Memorial Donations may be made in his honor to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, New Orleans, LA by visiting https://oldstpatricks.org/donate.  

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.mothefunerals.com.