Joseph Anthony DeFatta Jr

February 16, 1956 - September 24, 2019

Joseph Anthony "Andy" DeFatta, Jr., 63, of Ellisville, Mississippi passed away on September 24th, 2019 at Asbury Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Andy is preceded into death by his parents, Joseph "Joe" Anthony DeFatta, Sr. and Geraldine Haigler DeFatta. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his son, Jeremy; his stepchildren, Jill and Chad; his grandchildren, Logan, Connor, and Drew; his sister, Susan; his nephew, Jason; and many, many others. Andy's interests were many; he was a complicated man. He respected law enforcement and appreciated well-made vehicles. He preferred classic rock and science fiction. He loved westerns and was an avid weapons collector. Cooking, especially Italian cuisine, was another passion. He was also a lifelong student of history and its patterns. Andy enjoyed football and loved the New Orleans Saints, no matter how they played. Andy held many jobs throughout his life, though he most enjoyed his years as a security officer in several capacities across Jones and Forrest Counties. He also served for a time as an auxiliary deputy in the Jones County Sherriff's Office. The family wishes to thank the staff of Asbury for their care of Andy in his final days in comfort and preserved dignity. Andy's memorial will be held from 12 until 2 pm on Friday, September 27th, 2019 at Pinehaven Funeral Home & Crematorium in Hattiesburg. A service will be held at 2 pm presided over by Father Tommy Conway. All who knew Andy are welcome. He is deeply loved and sorely missed.