Mr. Robert A Couch Jr.

Robert A. Couch Jr., age 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was an amateur radio operator, a member of the American Legion, the Coast Guard and an entrepreneur of real estate. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, June Theresa Cecile Petifils Couch and two daughters Pamela Wallace (Clarence) and Darlene Chustz (Michael). Robert, "Bob", leaves to cherish his memories through his children Robert J. Couch; Cheryl Starks Madden (Mark); and June Gleason (Kelly). Bob leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Tammy, Dawn, Shannon, Theresa, Tiffany, Heather, James, Damian, Carmen and Brittany; 20 great grandchildren, Chrys, Michael, Destany, Brooke, Sophia, Devin, Dustin, Damon, Liam, Hannah, Oliver, Madison, Kaydence, Landon, Kane, Natalie, Beau, Xarrell, Gabrielle, and Seth; and 5 great great grandchildren.
He has a sister, Diane Johnson (Lonnie); a brother in law, Ronald Servary, and a sister in law, Geraldine Cole. He was also surived by a host of family and friends and known to many as "PawPaw".
He was proceeded in death by both parents Amelia Ferris Couch and Joseph Pryor Couch; his brother, Arthur Couch; and brother in law, Louis Servary.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend an evening visitation at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. VIRTUE ST in Chalmette, on FRIDAY, March 9, from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, followed by visitation on Saturday, March 10, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held in his honor at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest in the Garden of Peace inside St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.