joseph “jojo” fontana
Joseph “Joe” “JoJo” Fontana, a loving brother, uncle, godfather, and friend to all, moved to his heavenly address on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He born on February 4, 1920, in Beaumont, to Barbara Fontana and Thomas Fontana, and was a lifelong resident of Beaumont.
Joe attended Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his return to Beaumont, Joe was employed by Gulf States Utilities as an accountant for many, many years, until retiring.
His hobbies included golf, bowling, baseball, storytelling, and building great friendships. Every life Joe touched has an incredible story of their own to tell about him. He never married but was the most loved, honored, and adored bachelor one could ever imagine.
Joe is survived by his younger sister, Barbara Louviere Fontana and her husband, Allen Louviere; three nieces, Amy Louviere Kristofek, Jeanne Louviere Roosa, and Laura Louviere McKenna; and nephew, Joe Whitman. He was also godfather to countless individuals. It seems half the people who knew him called him “Uncle JoJo”. Even though he never married, he somehow developed, through his ability to form rich relationships, a larger-than-life community of family.
A gathering of Mr. Fontana’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2017, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
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Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia Cemetery
- 2291 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 2715 calder beaumont tx 77701
- 08/14/2017
- 10:00 am
- 2000 mcfaddin Street beaumont tx 77701
- 08/13/2017
- 10:14 pm
Comments
Paul Guidry
My sincere condolences to the faMily..
teresa larocca rogers
I know jo jo is in a better place now. He was my godfather and i always enjoyed the times we saw each other.
Barbara & Tommy Leicht
Joe was a life long friend and a Great Guy. May His Soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, REST_IN_PEACE_ AMEN
John A, Fontana
We will miss Jo Jo - especially his stories - very proud to be the Godson of a WWII Veteran. God Bless Jo Jo.
Steve Kimball
Fond memories of lunches with Joe at the Tip-Top and Quality Café during the 70's. Great story teller.
John Butts
I was a co-worker with Joe many years ago at GSU. He was such a gentleman and a fine individual. Fond memories of a time long ago.
John Galbreath
JoJo and I talked about the New York Yankees in our many conversations at the " coffee shop". He was a fine man, and we have mutual friends. He was a true gentleman.
Richard James
I express my deepest sympathy to Joe's family, may the Peace of Christ be with you. I knew Joe from my employment with Gulf States Utilities. Joe was the gentleman's gentleman with high moral character who believed people should dress appropriately for the work place and conduct themselves in a professional manner. May Perpetual Light shine upon him.
Julio Morales
One of my first coffee shop friends. Great exchanges and interesting WWII anecdotes. Always concerned about everyone. Restin Peace friend.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).