Anthony Joseph Walgamotte

Anthony J. (AJ) Walgamotte was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Melvin and Antoinette Walgamotte on September 27, 1934. Anthony joined the United States Armed Forces as a young man and served in the United States Army and United States Marine Corp Reserves. Anthony was a veteran of The Korean War and an avid supporter of the military. After leaving the military, Anthony moved to Kenner, LA where he resided for the past 50 years. He retired from the New Orleans Levee Board after 45 years. Anthony was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Walgamotte. He will be missed by his stepchildren as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Anthony was his happiest when uniting with family and friends for large get-togethers and barbecues which were his favorite. He spent a lot of time at his son-in-law’s camp fishing, barbecuing and spending time with the guys. In his latter years, he felt very blessed to spend each day with Tommy Rieder and Oscar Marin. They were his primary support and caregivers along with Lakeside Hospice as of recent. On Monday, October 19, 2020, Anthony lost his battle with cancer but gained his angel wings.
Visitation will be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00 am with a service to follow. Anthony will then be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Helen in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Anthony asked that you consider donating to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/content/cancer/en/treatment/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/new-orleans.
The online guestbook is available to express your fond thoughts, memories and/or condolences at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.