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Gerald Celino Obituary

CELINO Gerald J. Celino entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the age of 70. Beloved and loving husband of 49 years to Judy C. Celino. Son of Josephine Celino and the late Anthony Celino, Sr. Devoted father of Gregg William Celino (Wife Carole), Scott Michael Celino (Wife Sheila) and the late Gavin Celino and Gawain Celino. Loving grandfather of Lauren Celino and Dillon Celino. Brother of Dr. Anthony Celino, Jr. and Kenneth Celino. Gerald was born in New Orleans, LA and resided in Marrero, LA for the past 47 years. He worked as Office Manager of Fleur De Lis Dental Care for the past 27 years prior to which he worked for Joe Ewell, Inc. for 21 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Children's Hospital in Gerald's memory. Information: 504-366-4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Gary Blake and Mytec Services family

February 20, 2012

To the Celino Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we share in your loss. We will miss Gerald as a talented carpenter, a warm person and a client whom treated us as friends. His warmth, humor and passion will be missed but never forgotten.

Lisa Nagy

February 17, 2012

Dear Celino Family,
Bela and I are sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of Gerald. He always had a kind word and warm smile when I came to the office. He will be greatly missed.
Lisa Nagy

Trinice Landry

February 17, 2012

To the Celino Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God bless you all.

The Landry's
Kelly, Trinice, Taylor & Connor

Jeanne Thibodeaux

February 16, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you & you loved ones

February 16, 2012

To the Celino Family,

Joe and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thouhgts and prayers are with you at this time. Joseph and Patricia DiPasscal

patricia dipascal

February 16, 2012

Joe and I are so sorry for your loss....Our thoughts and prayers are with the Celino family at this time....Patricia and Joseph DiPascal

Barbara Favre

February 16, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Gerald. The picture of him smiling says it all. That's how I remember him whenever I saw him. Happy to say he is my cousin.
Barbara DiPascal Favre

Barbara Favre

February 16, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Gerald. The picture of him smiling says it all. That's what I remember whenever I saw him. Happy to say he is my cousin.

February 16, 2012

Dear Judy, Gregg, Scott and Celino family, I am truly sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of Gerald's passing. Gerald was such a gentle soul, one of the kindest people I have ever met. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. May you obtain peace and comfort knowing so many of your family and friends are praying for you. May Almighty God carry you through this difficult time.
Karen Dewberry

February 16, 2012

Dear Judy, Gregg and Scott,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, Gerald.
Love Dave and Connie Buquoi
Covington,LA

Cheryl Sokol

February 16, 2012

Ms. Judy and the Celino family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We so loved talking to Mr. Gerald at Lauren's Halloween parties when the girls were young. He was the nicest man that always had a smile on his face. He will surly be missed. Hold the memories close. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers that is difficult time.
Cheryl, Bob & Breann Sokol

Marcie Coate & George Coate

February 16, 2012

Love, prayers and condolences to Gerald's family. He was truly a great person to be around and I know he will be missed by all that knew him.

February 15, 2012

Dear Judy and Celino family,
Jenny and I are in complete shock! Gerald will be missed. Our heart is in pain for your loss, Judy, and emotionally we unite to you and your family for the loss. A true gentleman, kind man, a friend, a brother, a son, a father and a husband is gone, but will never be forgotten. May God give rest to his soul and courage and strength to you all to carry on.
Sincerely.
Dino and Jenny Fiorello
Palm Springs, CA

SAMANTHA BOUDREAUX

February 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ruby Armbruster-Legner

February 15, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. May God help you aat this difficult time. Miss Ruby (St. Rosalie School)

Raye Tiedemann

February 15, 2012

So broken hearted for you Judy and your wonderful family you were so blessed to have Gerald and him you, great Dad and husband . You know our Lord had his hands spread wide for Gerald. You have the most beautiful memories to cherish, may they give you comfort. Love. Raye Ann and family

Janet Olsen

February 15, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Judy and Family. We were priviledged to meet him.

February 15, 2012

So sorry for your lost, I know you will miss him.

Troy Cotten

February 15, 2012

Mr. Gerald,
You were always smiling and always had us boys laughing. You were always there to help me tie my tie and anything else I needed. You will be truely missed, but not forgotten. You will always be in all of our hearts. May God Bless you and your wonderful Family.

Troy Cotten

Sheri Milling-Coon

February 15, 2012

Gerald was such a wonderful man. He never met a stranger. I know his family will miss him dearly. Fleur de Lis dental will not be the same without him. RIP my sweet friend. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. (a former employee of Fleur de Lis Dental.)

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