Joseph Irvin Lafontaine
Sex: M
AKA: Pete
Individual Information
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1909 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 1 Nov 1966 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Burial: in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 166206150
Parents
Father: Augustin Lafontaine Sr. {FGID: 166171563}
Mother: Antoinette Jennings {FGID: 133411442}
Spouses and Children
1. *Cecilia C. Jones {FGID: 166207795}
Marriage: Jan 1943 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Notes
General:
Per 1910 US Census 4/15/1910 1416 Elysian Fields Ave, New Olreans, Orleans, LouisianaMarriage Notes (Cecilia C. Jones)
August Lafontaine is the 41 year old white male head of household, in 2nd marriage of 2 years, born in Louisiana, his parents in France. He rents his home and works as a butcher in a public market. His wife is 19 year old Nettie Lafontaine, born in Louisiana, as were her parents. It is her 1st marriage, 2 years, and she has had 1 child, still alive, 1 year old son Joseph Lafontaine. Living at home are 4 daughters from August's 1st marriage, their mother born in Louisiana, they all attend school: 16 year old Florence Lafontaine; 14 year old Marie Lafontaine; 12 year old Hazel Lafontaine; and 11 year old Thelma Lafontaine.
Per 1920 US Census 1/3/1920 2256 Frenchman, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
August Lafontaine is the 50 year old white male head of household, who rents his home. He was born in Louisiana, his parents in France. He works as a butcher. His wife is 29 year old Antoinette Lafontaine, born in Louisiana, her father in Louisiana, her mother in France. There are 4 children, all listed with mother born in France: 17 year old daughter, May Lafontaine, pecan picker in wholesale conf. [Thats what it looks like. This census taker can't spell]; 11 year old son, Joseph Lafontaine, attends school; 10 year old son, Normand Lafontaine, attends school; and 2 year old son, August Lafontaine, Jr.
Per 1930 US Census 4/12/1930 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
August LaFontaine is the 62 year old white male widower, who owns his home, valued at $300, and does not own a radio set. Born in Louisiana, his parents in France, he works of his own account as a butcher in a market, and is not a veteran. He has 4 children still living at home, all single and listed as parents born in Louisiana: 21 year old son, Joseph LaFontaine, works of his own account as a professional fisherman; 19 year old son, Norman LaFontaine, works of his own account as a professional fisherman; 13 year old son, August LaFontaine, Jr. attends school; 8 year old son, Raymond LaFontaine, attends school.
Per 1940 US Census 4/20/1940 2102 Frankfort, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
August Lafontaine is the 72 year old white male widowed head of household, educated through 3rd grade, who was born in Louisiana, and lived in the same house with his family in 1935. He has no job or income. Living with him are 3 sons, all single and working as fishermen: 34 year old Joseph Lafontaine, educated through 7th grade, worked 48 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work had other income over $50; August Lafontaine, educated through 5th grade, worked 48 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work had other income over $50; and Raymond Lafontaine, educated through 5th grade, worked 48 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work had other income over $50.
Per WWII Draft Registration 10/16/1940
Joseph Irvin Lafontaine is 31 years old, born Mar 19, 1909 in New Orleans, La. Re resides in Milneberg, New Orleans, La. and his phone number is Uptown 2657 W. The person who will always know his address is his father, August Lafontaine, same address. His employer is listed as fisherman, no address. Joseph is described as white race, 6' 1" tall, 165 lbs, gray eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion.
Per U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name:Joseph I Lafontaine
Race:White
Marital status:Married
Rank:Private
Birth Year: 1909
Nativity State or Country:Louisiana
Citizenship: Citizen
Residence: Orleans, Louisiana
Education:Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled painters, construction and maintenance
Enlistment Date: 10 Feb 1943
Enlistment Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
Service Number: 38380472
Branch:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life
Height:71
Weight:162
Per New Orleans City Directory 1954
LaFontaine, Cecilia Mrs labeler Wembley Inc home 4933 Pauger
LaFontaine, Jos (Cecilia) home 4933 Pauger
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La) Nov 2, 1966
LAFONTAINE -- On Friday morning, November 1, 1966, JOSEPH I. (Pete) LAFONTAINE, beloved husband of Cecelia Jones, son of the late August Lafontaine Sr. and Annette Jennings, brother of Mrs. Florence Weihler, Mrs. Thelma Hartedgen, Mrs. Hazel Hartdegen, Raymond and Norman Lafontaine and the late Mrs. Marie Tobler, Mrs. Mae Denney and August Lafontaine.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
Services from the Funeral Home of McMahon-Coburn-Briede, 590 Moss St. at the start of Bayou St. John, on Wednesday afternoon, November 2, 1966 at 3 o'clock followed by religious services at St. Raphael Church.
Interment St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery.
Per Findagrave
Joseph I "Pete" Lafontaine
BIRTH19 Mar 1909 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
DEATH1 Nov 1966 (aged 57) New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
BURIALSaint Louis Cemetery Number 3 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
PLOTSq. 6E Facing: AISLE 3 Lot/Crypt/Niche: 14
MEMORIAL ID166206150
Son of Antoinette Jennings and August LaFontaine, Sr. Husband of Cecelia Jones
Parents
August LaFontaine 1869\endash 1960
Antoinette Jennings Lafontaine 1894\endash 1927
Spouse
Cecelia Jones LaFontaine 1917\endash 1983
Siblings
Norman Charles LaFontaine 1910\endash 1974
August LaFontaine 1918\endash 1965
Raymond Roger LaFontaine 1921\endash 1985
Half Siblings
Florence Julia LaFontaine Werle 1894\endash 1977
Marie LaFontaine Tobler 1896\endash 1969
Per Army Appliication for Headstone or Marker: Joseph I. Lafontaine, service number 38380472, birth March 19, 1909 enlistment February 10, 1943. Discharge date November 2, 1945, date of death November 1, 1966. Rank PFC in the 460th A.A.F. 80 U.S. Army. Applicant is his wife, Cecelia Lafontaine, 4933 Pauger, New Orleans, Louisiana. Consignee who will transport the stone is Raymond R. Lafontaine, 4937 Pauger St., New Orleans, Louisiana. Cemetery will be St. Louis No. 3, New Orleans, La.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
Name:Joseph I Lafontaine
Gender:Male
Marriage Date:Jan 1943
Marriage Place:New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Spouse:Cecilia C Jones
Gender:Female