Joseph Charles Anthony Maggio
Joseph Charles Anthony “J.C.” or “Joe” Maggio, 90, of Nederland, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was born on October 8, 1929, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Rose Gertrude Brocato Maggio and Anthony Charles Maggio. He was a Third Degree member of Knights of Columbus for seventy-two years, and went on to become a Fourth Degree for twenty years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 493 and Helping Hands.
Joe graduated in 1947 as the class Valedictorian and then went on to attend Northwestern State University. He worked for the family business Natchitoches Wholesale Produce Company with his father and brothers for many years before enlisting into the United States Air Force. He served four years during the Korean War and while on leave, met the love of his life, Betty, married and moved to Port Arthur to work at Gulf Oil/Chevron for the next thirty-four years as a Stores/Zone Clerk and Purchasing Agent before retiring in 1989. After retiring he worked at the Chevron Cedar Bayou Plant on the PEU 1976 construction project cataloging mechanical equipment and later for Patriot Security for several years.
Together they raised a family of five children, seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Joe was active in his church all through his life even as an Adult Altar Server. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, camping, watching western movies, and going to the beach but most of all family and country was dearest to his heart.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years, Betty Maggio, of Nederland; children, Michael Maggio and his wife, Cindy, of LaBelle; Randal Maggio, of Rosharon; Karolyn Broussard and her husband, Darrell, of Nederland; and James Maggio and his wife, Diana, of Winnie; grandchildren, Jason Maggio; Lauren Sublett and her husband, Chris; Eric Maggio and Erica Kinney; Kristine Bearden and Kelly Gunn; Jacqueline Maggio and Joshua Brown; Jessica Garcia and her husband, Martin; and Daniel Maggio; and great-grandchildren, Emily Maggio; Kinley Sublett; Austin Sublett; Ella Maggio; Evie Maggio; Hagen Bearden; Addison Bearden; Hudson Bearden; Anthony Friddle; Christopher Friddle; Rainer Teague; and Adelaine Maggio.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Stephen Paul Maggio; siblings, Agnes D’Angelo, Samuel Ross Maggio; and Andrew Vincent Maggio.
A gathering of Mr. Maggio’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, with his interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jason Maggio; Eric Maggio; Daniel Maggio; Ralph Maggio; Kevin Smith; Darrell Broussard; Chris Sublett; and Martin Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Henry “Buddy” Maggio; Jerry Smith; Carl Duplantis; Purvis DeRouen; Nolan Tipps; and Don Bihm.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
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Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098 us 69 nederland texas 77627
Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 211 hardy nederland tx 77627
- 08/15/2020
- 10:30 am
Rosary
Rosary
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 08/14/2020
- 7:00 pm
Gathering of Family and Friends
Gathering of Family and Friends
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 08/14/2020
- 2:08 am
Comments
Ronnie Van Dam
Dear Maggio Clan, My thoughts and prayers are for each member of the Maggio family at this very sad occasion of your loss of a great man, Joe Maggio (Mr. Maggio). I always enjoyed visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Maggio, whenever our paths crossed and especially loved the times I spent with Mr. Maggio fishing on Toledo Bend, picking fruit from his mini-fruit orchard beside their home (I learned I love fresh figs), holiday's around the Maggio dining table, during the many hours spent before, during and after the big craw-fish boils in Rosharon, that wouldn't have been near as popular without Mr. Maggio tirelessly 'running the show' and yes, even going to Mass. Thank you, Maggio family, for allowing me to have shared some very great quality time with your loved one. He will be missed immensely. Love, Ronnie
Mary and Frank Bogar
Our condolences to the Maggio family. May you all find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Antonia Crouch
I have worked with Randy at our lab for more than ten years. He has a profound love for all people, especially his family. In particular, he has a great respect and fondness for his parents. May the soul of Mr. Joseph Maggio rest in perpetual peace in the bosom of our Lord. God bless you all during this sad time and please know that your family is in my prayers.
Dennis Kutac Family
As a brother knight of Council 5145 I had the pleasure of knowing Joe and some of his sons through the Knights of Columbus. Our prayers and condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Joe..
Richard Stockton
Mike and family I am so very sorry for your loss. He is in Gods hands now and celebrating a new life and looking down on you all.
Jana Bearden
He will truly be missed. Prayers for all of you. Love Jana
Joe Tucker
Mr. Maggio was like a father to me growing up as he was to many others. He always had a smile, good sense of humor and fatherly advise to help you out. He always opened his house up with a warm welcome and opened arms to people. He raised his children to love God, country and others and to always be respectful. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love y'all.
Cathy and Lee Walden
Lee and I send our condolences to Zrandy and the entire Maggio family. Randy has been our next door neighbor for over thirty years. Through the yeArs we have gotten to know the Zmaggio family. Randy has Always been very close to hs family and we know Mr Maggio will be greatly mossed. We have very fond memories of when Joe and our Dad Dock Yhompson would work tirelessly on the big yearly crawfish boils we held in Rosharon for almost 20 years. Joe was a great guy and always a joy to be atoind . Prayers for the family
Charley Messina
I am so sad for the loss of my friend and neighbor. June ,Erica and I have lived next door for 20 years.. he and Betty have been the best neighbors we have ever had. We think of them as family. Joe will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Millie Morgan
Randa, Please accept my condolences to you and your family on your father’s passing. You talked about your family so often as we worked in the lab that by the first time I met your Dad, I felt like I knew him. I have very fond memories of him frying fish at your crawfish boils. I know that y’all will miss him. Take care my friend.
Steve & Debbie Crain
So sorry to hear about your dad. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Peebles
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Phalen
Dear Randy I’m so sorry for the passing of your dad! My condolences to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Russell Devillier
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry I couldn't make it to the visitation or funeral. Joe meant a lot to me. Enjoyed our visits at the KC hall and especially at the goose gumbos down in Winnie. Joe was one of a kind and I am blessed to have known him.