Joseph "Jay" B. Sunseri, Jr.

Joseph “Jay” B. Sunseri, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024 at his home in Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of Betty Ann Baird Sunseri for almost 45 years. Adoring father of Jennifer S. Wilke (Chris) and the late Jonathan B. Sunseri. Born on April 2, 1943 to Joseph B. Sunseri, Sr. and Mercedes Ridge Sunseri. Brother of Pamela Ward (late Butch) and the late Carlton Sunseri. Grandfather of Clara Beth Wilke and Jonathan Wilke. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Jay graduated from St. Stanislaus class of 1961 and remained close to several of his classmates. He received his degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in Economics, and went on to take several courses in Orthopedics and Prosthetics, becoming certified in both. He opened and managed Jefferson Orthopedic Appliances for over 40 years. His work ethic was unwavering and his career was defined by his professionalism and attention to detail. Jay loved Mardi Gras and was a member of several carnival organizations. Many weekends were spent at his summer home in Pass Christian, MS which was his happy place. Jay had a deep love for fishing, gardening, and savoring good food and drinks. His time in Pass Christian was spent teaching his children how to bait crab traps, fish, and drive a boat among many other things. On Saturday mornings, he eagerly looked forward to relaxing with cooking shows on TV. He put his heart into both his work and play. Jay was a faithful parishioner of St. Patrick Church in New Orleans, and later St. Joseph Church in Gretna. He never missed mass, and in his later days watched Sunday mass at the Cathedral on TV. Most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. 

Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 11 AM until 1 PM. The Funeral Mass will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gretna, LA at 1:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Brother Martin High School, St. Stanislaus Catholic High School, or memorial masses.