Joseph Ignatious Monistere

June 5, 1925 - July 21, 2020

Joseph, age 95, went to his heavenly home Tuesday July 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was a farmer by trade who loved riding his tractor and he also worked for many years as a foreman on the Highway Department. In his younger days, he was a member of Holy Ghost Knights of Columbus. More recently, he loved attending Eagle Heights Church. Joseph’s family always came first. He loved making wonderful memories with them every chance he could, and especially on holidays. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Dolores Monistere; son, Anthony W. Monistere (Debby); grandchildren, Lori Rayborn, Marti Ogden (John), and Scott Monistere (Ashley); great-grandchildren, Taylor Schroeder (Aaron), Teddi Rayborn, Isabella Rayborn, Campbell Monistere, John Foster Ogden, John Hamilton Ogden, John Avery Ogden, and John Ruffin Ogden; sisters, Mattia Harrell, and Phylis Fresina; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph is preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Monistere; parents, Anthony and Catherine Monistere; sisters, Mary Peco, Mary Anne Valenti, Katie Valenti; brothers, Albert, Leon, Angelo, Chris, and Buster Monistere. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the Chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond Thursday July 23, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. until the beginning of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Kevin Dunn will officiate with interment immediately following in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond.