Jake Raymond "Uncle Jack" Grilletta

1932 - 2023

Jake Raymond (Uncle Jack) Grilletta passed away on Friday November 24, 2023 at the age of 91. He was a native of New Orleans and a recent resident of Houma, Louisiana. Jake was the last surviving child of Joachim Grilletta and Florence Crifasi Grilletta and he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Stephen Grilletta, (Gwladys) Mary Grilletta Zeringue (Guy) Esther Grilletta Martin (Clarence) , Florence Grilletta, Gus Grilletta (Marie), Frank Grilletta (Betty) and Betty Grilletta Landry (Joe). Jake was a longtime resident of the French Quarter in New Orleans, where he was a merchant in antique and novelty sales. Due the disaster in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he was forced to leave the city and he moved to Thibodaux Louisiana where he lived for the remainder of his life. He is also survived by his very good friend Paul Naquin, who for more than forty years was always around to help in time of need and was there for Jake until the very end. May he now rest in peace...Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 on Friday, December 8, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM until 12 Noon, a Memorial Mass will begin at 12 Noon, followed by inurnment in the cemetery. Please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com to express condolences and order florals for the services.