Joseph Alfred Tartamella

Joseph Alfred Tartamella, of Hammond, Louisiana, peacefully passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on Thursday, June 6, 1935, in Queens, New York, to the late John and Theresa Cuccio Tartamella.

Joseph was a hardworking man who spent many years as a pool contractor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and carried that sense of pride and dedication throughout his life. Joseph was also a faithful member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, where his faith was an important part of who he was.

Joseph is survived by his son, Chris Tartamella (Teresa); and grandchildren, Kailee Tartamella, Tristyn Tartamella, Ansley Hebert, Ashlynn Picou, and Alexandra Picou.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Haymon Tartamella; parents, John and Theresa Cuccio Tartamella; and grandson, Christopher Cameron Tartamella.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Rosaryville Memorial Gardens Chapel, 39003 Rosaryville Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, with funeral services following at 11:30 a.m.

Interment will follow at Rosaryville Mausoleum in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula.