Anthony "Joe" Judice

Loreauville– A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Loreauville, for Anthony “Joe” Judice, 80, who passed peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at The Carpenter House, in Lafayette.

Entombment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery.

Rev. Barry Crochet will be the Celebrant.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 8:30 pm, at Pellerin Funeral Home, and will continue Thursday, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am.

A rosary, led by the Men’s Rosary Group, will be prayed at 5:00 pm on Wednesday at Pellerin Funeral Home.

Anthony “Joe” Judice lived a life defined by faith, family, hard work and service to others. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, farmer, parishioner and friend, Joe believed that a meaningful life was measured not by what a person could receive, but by what he could give.

His faith was at the center of everything he did. Joe was a devout man who carried others in his prayers, even during his own times of suffering. When he was able, he never missed Sunday Mass. When he became housebound, he began each day with daily Mass on television. He would faithfully check in with his children to make sure they had attended Mass as well. His faith was not simply something he practiced; it was something he lived.

Joe gave generously of himself to his church and parish. He volunteered his time and talents to help renovate St. Joseph’s Church, served as a lector, and was a member of the Men’s Rosary Group and the Knights of Columbus. His commitment to his parish reflected the same devotion he brought to every part of his life: show up, work hard and serve others.

There was something genuine about Joe that drew people toward him. When you spoke, he listened wholeheartedly. He had an extraordinary memory and an almost uncanny ability to remember the smallest details: a number, a statistic, an event, the exact time something happened, who was there, even what the weather was like that day. He paid attention because people mattered to him. Remembering the details was his way of remembering people. And Joe remembered everyone.

If you played sports, Joe remembered your number. If your child was playing for the Tigers, you could count on Joe being in the stands, cheering them on. Whether it was at church, on the farm or on the football field, Joe showed up because it mattered to someone he cared about. That was simply who he was.

A farmer by trade, Joe devoted his working life to building a legacy through Judice Brothers. Over the course of his career, he farmed 49 crops, leaving behind not only a body of work, but a lasting mark on the Loreauville community. He was a familiar and respected presence in the community, though he never sought recognition for what he did. He worked for his family, for his community and because hard work was simply part of who he was.

Joe also believed deeply in serving the broader community. Throughout his life, he was involved in the Cajun Sugar Co-op, serving as vice president, as well as the Iberia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the New Acadia Project. Whether through agriculture, his parish or civic life, he consistently answered the call to contribute and to help build something better for those around him.

In all three areas of his life—faith, family and work—Joe embodied devotion, service and an unwavering work ethic. He was a storyteller, salt of the earth, a man of faith and, above all, a man who loved people. He was the kind of person who knew no enemy because he chose to see the good in others. His stories will be told, his wisdom will be remembered, and the lessons he taught through the way he lived will continue through the generations who knew him.

Anthony “Joe” Judice leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in crops harvested, organizations served or projects completed. His greatest legacy is found in the people he loved, the people he prayed for, the people he encouraged and the family and community he devoted his life to.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Gladys Simmons Judice; children, Jim Judice (Michelle), Brady Judice (Laine), Justin Judice (Virginia), and Ashli Tran (Bobby); sisters, Betty Dupuis and Thelma Miller; grandchildren, Reagan Judice, Ethan Judice, Camryn Cusinato, Jaxon Tran, Payton Judice, Mia Judice, Aubree Judice, Jon David Judice, Hayden Judice, Whitney Bourque, Eric Bourque, and Sarah Bourque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Marie Braquet Judice; son, Michael A. Judice; daughter-in-law, Suzette Bienvenu Judice; sister, Jeanne Judice; and his brother, Robert Judice, Sr.

Pallbearers will be Reagan Judice, Ethan Judice, Payton Judice, Jon David Judice, Bobby Tran, and Robert Judice, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers include Jaxon Tran and Hayden Judice.

He showed us that a life well lived is a life given in service to others. And he showed up—always—for the things and people that mattered. For that, and for everything he gave us, he will be loved, remembered and deeply missed.

To honor his memory donations can be made to the Men’s Rosary Group of New Iberia.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560 (337.365.3331)