James Northey, Jr.

James Kenneth Northey, Jr. of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Jim was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and graduated from Jon Curtis Christian School as class President and moved on to Delgado Community College receiving a Master in Plumbing. Jim married the love of his life on June 29, 1968 and Owned Northey Plumbing where he led a career as a plumbing contractor. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Catherine Colomb Northey, his children; Catherine Gruntz (Louie), Sean Northey (Katie), Sarah Eddy (David), Adam Christopher Northey I, his grandchildren; Evan Kylan Northey, Juliana Marie Northey, Cailin Jeanne Gruntz, Louis Gerard Gruntz IV, William Staniel Eddy, Brooks Powers Northey, Emerson Kathryn Northey, his siblings; Lisa Calvo (Kevin), Dale Becker and Robert Northey. Jim had a passion for his family, his extensive network of friends, his dog Lilly,  his Pez Collection, playing games, family dinners, and was known for his obscured sense of humor. Family and friends are invited to attend a Farwell Social for Jim at his home on November 4, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.