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Covington, Louisiana

John Coltora Obituary

John Frank "Johnny" Coltora passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born in Mauston, WI on September 15, 1941. He is survived by his children, Jeffery Coltora (Sheree Matherne Coltora) and Jennifer McGinnis (Denman McGinnis). Johnny was the proud grandfather of Julie and Jonathan Coltora, and Denman and Maddy McGinnis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Arlene Jourdan Coltora and his parents Vera McKissick Coltora and Frank J. Coltora; and his son, John Coltora, Jr. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington LA 70433 on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM with visitation on Thursday beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Allison Cemetery. The Coltora family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by AN17 on Aug. 26, 2025.

Memorial Events
for John Coltora

Aug

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington, LA

Aug

28

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington, LA

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E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433

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