Update/obituary & services for DL Capt. Joe Fugate…..
From family we have learned
that services will be held Saturday, August 13th. Visitation
will be from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Garden of Memories in Metairie. A small service will
follow at 3:00 pm with military honors following..
https://www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com/
https://www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com/tributes/Joseph-Fugate
Tribute …………………
Joseph Allen Fugate took his final flight to his heavenly home on
August 4, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on September 23, 1936 in Alachua,
Florida to the late Roland Montgomery Fugate and Laura Pauline Cocke Fugate.
Joe attended the University of Florida before enlisting in the United States
Air Force. He proudly served his country for 10 years as a fighter pilot,
achieving the rank of Captain. During his time in the Air Force, Joe took an
assignment that brought him to Houma, Louisiana, where he met his future wife,
Cheryl Gaudet. When his time in the Air Force ended, Joe became a pilot for
Delta Air Lines and enjoyed a 30 year career with what he considered the best
airline in the industry. Joe was an avid rosarian during his time residing in
Metairie and Destrehan, and he and Cheryl were members of several rose
societies. Joe grew over 300 beautiful rose bushes at his Metairie home and he
was thrilled to be featured on Angela Hill’s Good Earth program on WWL. Besides
roses, Joe loved to play chess. He rose to a high rank in postal chess, but his
proudest accomplishments were his wins against chess masters who were ranked
higher than him. Family meant everything to Joe. He had a heart of gold and
loved unconditionally. Joe always considered helping to educate his children
and grandchildren one of his greatest endeavors. He will be deeply missed and
remain forever in our hearts. Joe is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cheryl
Gaudet Fugate, and his two daughters, Sara Dailey (Scott) and Joanna Gele’ (Brian).
He was the proud grandfather of Lauren Hymel (Jimmy), Patrick Dailey, Brandon
Gele’ and Matthew Gele’ and proud great-grandfather of James Hymel III. He is
also survived by his sister, Ruth Elizabeth O’Conner. In addition to his
parents, Joe is predeceased by his brother, William Fugate. Relatives and
friends of the family are invited to the funeral service on Saturday, August
13th, 2022 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie,
Louisiana 70001. Visitation is from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a small
service at 3:00 p.m. followed by military honors. In lieu of flowers, please
consider a donation in Joe’s name to MD Anderson Cancer Center ( www.mdanderson.org ). To leave condolences
please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com
~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Joseph “Joe” Allen Fugate
September 23, 1936 ~ August 4, 2022
From family, we have received sad news to share
with you…..retired Delta pilot and Golden Wings member Captain Joe Fugate, age
85, passed yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. Captain Fugate joined Delta Air Lines
10-03-1966. He was based New Orleans for
the majority of his Delta career, then based ATL/030 prior to retirement in
1996.
Survived by his wife Cheryl, condolences may be
sent to the family at
51 BELLE GROVE DR
DESTREHAN LA 70047-2523
Once service arrangements are known, we will send
along those updates.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
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