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Robert Collette Obituary

Robert Earl Collette Jr. passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl J. Collette, daughter Ramona Pierre, grandchildren Janae Pierre and Monae Pierre and great-grandchildren, Emery Wilkins, and Prince Wilkins. Robert is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. He's preceded in death by his parents Robert Earl Collette Sr. and Mary Bell Collette, brother Carl Collette Sr., niece Francis Marie Collette and nephew Sentel Collette Sr. Family and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, January 19, 2024, for 10:00 a.m. at St. Raymond-St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Ave. New Orleans, LA., 70119. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Fr. Peter Damian Harris, OP, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2024.

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Gloria Lewis

January 19, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Karen Granderson

January 19, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sherrianne Smith

January 19, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

A Hammond

January 18, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. To Taris Lemon you have my condolences on the lost of your father, Mr.Robert Collette Jr.

Viola B Balancier

January 18, 2024

Deepest Condolences to the Collette Family on the loss of their loved one. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

C Banks

January 18, 2024

Condolences to James Pierre and Family from Charlotte Banks and family lend on the Lord Our God

Sanjay and His Mom

January 18, 2024

To: The Family of Janae and Monae Pierre

What do you do when you just don't understand?
What do you do when you just can't explain?
What do you say when you just don't have the answers?
KEEP ON TRUSTING GOD
What do you do when words can't ease the pain?
What do you do when you wake up and your situation's still the same?
What do you do when it seems like it just won't get any better?
KEEP ON TRUSTING GOD

May God grant y'all peace and may the memories of Mr. Collette comfort during this difficult time.

Y'all have mines and Sanjays. Deepest condolences.

Ms. Gaynell and Sanjay.

Yolanda Beavers-Brown & Family

January 18, 2024

We're praying your strength during Mr. Robert's transition. He is at peace and has been made whole according to God's word, as 2nd Corinthians 5:17 says that "if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new". It's okay to cry now. Eventually, your thoughts will be of the great memories he left you with and you will smile. He is now healed.

Gregory Rhodes

January 17, 2024

Condolences to the family, it was an honor knowing uncle Robert he was very up beat about life and always had a good idea when i needed it had a heart of gold. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Rashawn Rhodes

January 17, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kim Hypolite

January 17, 2024

Gracious Lady Collett know I am praying for the soul of your husband and the entire family he has left behind.
Gracious Lady Kim Hypolite

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St. Raymond/ St. Leo the Great Catholic Church

2916 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

St. Raymond/ St. Leo the Great Catholic Church

2916 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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