Leo R. Fitte's Obituary
Leo Roy Fitte passed away in Covington, LA on December 19, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Althea Bradley Fitte for 64 years. Son of the late Zulma Couty Fitte and Leo Paul Fitte. Brother of the late Manuel Matthew Fitte.
Loving Father of Bradley Paul Fitte (Ellen), Janet Patton (Terry), and Patti Varuso (Randy). Grandfather of Angela Becnel (Peter), Paul Fitte (Farrah), and Anne Nogueria (Juan), Randilynn Gioe (Joey), Andrea Corne (Scott), Rachael Catalanotto (John), Lauren Almquist (Chad). Also survived by 11 Great Grandchildren; Harry Becnel, IV, Amelie Becnel, Beau Fitte, Will Fitte, Jack Fitte, Raegan Gioe, Joey Gioe, Gavin Corne, Garrett Corne, Caleb Catalanotto, and Stella Almquist.
He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Chalmette, LA for 56 yrs. and a resident of Covington, LA for the past 8 yrs. Leo was a WWII Veteran and retired from South Central Bell after 35 yrs.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy, www.mda.org.
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