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Robert Pradia Obituary
1921-2015
Robert James Pradia affectionately known as "Da De" and "Brother", was born to Joseph James Pradia and Laura Ducrest Pradia of Southern Louisiana on February 27, 1921 in Houston Texas. He grew up in the 5th Ward. He was the eldest of seven children. He was baptized, made his First Holy Communion and attended Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and School. Robert went on to further his studies at Phyllis Wheatley High School, where he played football, baseball, and ran track. He successfully completed his studies and graduated from Phyllis Wheatley in Class of 1940.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Ducrest Pradia, his father Joseph James Pradia; his sister, Dorothy Pradia Scott; his brothers, Alvin, Benjamin and Andrew and his beloved wife of 67 years Mary Ruby Pradia. He leaves to celebrate his life and his legacy, his sisters; Gloria Taylor and Evelyn Thomas; children, his sons Reynaldo Pradia (Mojgi), Andre Pradia (Nina); daughters, Cheryl Pradia, Maureen Pradia and Susan Pradia Guidry; grandsons Archie Bell II (Sonya); Reynaldo Pradia II (Sheridan); Nicholas Guidry, Joseph Pradia, Andre Pradia Jr., and Alexander Pradia; great-grandsons, Reynaldo Pradia III, and Julian Bell; great-granddaughters, Reyauna Pradia and Brixton Guidry. Robert departed this life on July 27, 2015. He was 94 years old.
Services for Mr. Pradia are as follows: Wake Sunday August 2, 2015 from 6-9pm. Funeral Mass Monday 11am. Both Services will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church 4000 Sumpter St. Interment will take place Tuesday at 10am. at Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.
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Angela Whitlock
September 16, 2015
Rest in Heaven Uncle Brother. Love you - Angie Whitlock
September 1, 2015
May God continue to wrap his love and peace around each of you knowing that Dadee and Mamee suffer no more and one fine day we will see them again..What a great promise...
Love to all.....Rona
Maureen Pradia
August 10, 2015
I love you Dadee.
Ms. Sherri D. Greenwood
August 3, 2015
Susan, Cheryl & Pradia Family - Expressing my heartfelt condolences & deepest sympathy to each of you.
Nan Hilburn
August 3, 2015
Cheryl, sorry for your loss, may God continue to bless you and your family!
Pauline and Lisa Johnson & Family
August 2, 2015
Cousin Robert, I didn't know you very well but the few times that I did meet you I could tell that you were a very sweet, loving and affectionate man. You loved to hug and kiss and you loved your family....all of them. Your smile would light up the room and the love you shared was infectious, and it showed through your children. You were a blessing to our family for many, many years and now there will be a void that can't be filled. I know cousin Ruby will be there to meet you and until we all meet at the next family reunion....REST IN PEACE. We love you, Pauline and Lisa Johnson and family
August 2, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 2, 2015
Uncle Brother you are dignified, classy and the epitome of a gentleman. I will miss you, your spirit lives on in my heart.
Michelle Pradia-Jones
Cheryl Pradia
August 2, 2015
I love you DaDe, and I thank God for your love.
Thanks for giving your children, grandchildren, and great-children the best that you had to offer. We are deeply grateful. May your soul Rest in Peace until we meet again. I love you, and miss you already.
Cheryl
Morris, Rena and Jessica
August 2, 2015
To the Pradia family, Da De is no longer in pain so take comfort in knowing he is now resting in the arms of the Lord. God is good all the time and all the time God is good, trust and believe Ma Me and Da De will take care of all of you. We send our sincere love, prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family. We love ya'll
Pat Brown
August 1, 2015
To Cheryl, Renaldo,Susan, Maureen, and Andre. May God give you the strength and courage that will needed during this difficult time in your lives. Remember the good times and the fun times. Mr.Robert was a strong, bigger than life man, who enjoyed life. To God be the glory for a life well lived. I love you guys
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