John R. Pitre's Obituary
John R. Pitre of Covington, LA passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in New Orleans, LA on April 24, 1936 to John Pitre and Norma Duet Pitre.
John served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1958.
John is survived by his lifelong partner of 45 years, Sandra Patterson; sons, Johnny Pitre, Rickey Pitre Pinherio and Rodney Guerin; daughter Raquel Guerin; sisters, Delores Pitre Hill, Mary Ann Pitre Chisesi, Rita Pitre Schiffman and Barbara Pitre Neidhardt; and brothers, Howard Pitre and Rickey Pitre, He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents John and Norma Pitre; children, Ronnie Pitre and Randy Pitre; brothers, Kermit Pitre, Gary Pitre, James Pitre and Norris Pitre; and sisters Jane Pitre Costanza and Charlene Pitre Jerrell.
John will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave., Covington, Louisiana 70433 on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM until service time.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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