ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SANDERS, JOSEPH FREDERICK 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

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SANDERS, JOSEPH FREDERICK 
October 23, 1928 - September 30, 2014

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JOSEPH FREDERICK SANDERS, born in New Orleans on October 23, 1928. Passed away 
September 30th, 2014 of a heart attack, he was 85.

The loving father of Vicki L. Sanders, Lisa A. Bailey, Lori E. Brusstar and 
Lynne T. Lee. He was the son of the late Mabel Kurz Sanders, and Frederick H. 
Sanders. Brother of Irwin Sanders, Frederick Sanders, Jr. and Linda Mears. Also 
survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Joe was a people person, loved to talk and tell stories, was full of life, and 
lived a full life. Mr. Sanders was a native of New Orleans and a resident of 
Mandeville for the past 9 years. While at Warren Easton High School, he was a 
member of the band; he became an Eagle Scout, a certified lifeguard, and worked 
as such at Stallings Playground. He swam competitively, was a member of the 
track team, ran cross country, including the Jackson Day Race, joined the Key 
Club and became President of the State organization. He was an altar boy and 
sang in the Church choir. Joe attended L.S.U., and then entered the insurance 
business, which he continued for the rest of his life. He participated in local 
theatre appearing in several productions, and once being named outstanding male 
lead. Joe in his later years started being a substitute teacher in some 
Mandeville Schools, and loved it, and loved the kids he taught. Joe is fondly 
remembered, and will be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E.J. 
Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on October 18, 
2014 at 2:00 PM with visitation at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory Joe be made to, The 
Slidell Little Theatre, in Slidell LA, Contact Fred Martinez

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