Joseph A.

"Tony" Miranda, Jr.

Joseph A. "Tony" Miranda, Jr. of LaPlace, LA loving husband, father, and grampy passed in peace on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the age of 65.

He is survived by his wife, Harriet Gagneaux Miranda; his only child, Megan Miranda LaFontaine (Stephen); and two grandsons, Liam and Luke LaFontaine. He is the son of Audrey Guidry Miranda Friloux (Floyd) and son of the late Joseph A. "Rock" Miranda. Also survived by his sisters and brothers; Deborah M. Weber, Dino M. Miranda (Anne), and Dennis P. Miranda (Michelle); nieces and nephews, Robert Weber, Jr., Aimee W. Mulkey (Shane), Ashley M. Campo (Blake), Christen M. Gray (Thomas), Brandon Miranda, and Justine Champagne; great-nieces, Alyssa and Ainsley Mulkey; and great-nephew, Cason Campo.

Tony was born on July 23, 1953 and grew up in Norco, LA. He graduated from Destrehan High School and attended Nicholls State University. He had a career in safety and loved his job at Ardent. Tony was a devoted family man and an avid golfer. He loved cooking for family get together's, watching LSU and Saints games on T.V., and spent many weekends at Riverlands Golf Course; the 19th hole was his favorite. His memory will always be cherished by those he loved and left behind.

The family would like to thank the nurses and the 4th floor at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner and Compassus Hospice for their care and dedication.

In lieu of flowers, the family request masses are made in Tony's name.

A memorial visitation will be held in his honor on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace, LA from 9:30 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 pm., followed by a balloon release held at Riverlands Country Club in Tony's memory. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Rose Lynn Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. To view or sign the online guestbook, visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.