Santo Joseph Collura

Santo Joseph Collura passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 87. He was a native of Plaquemines Parish, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, and resided in Jefferson Parish following Hurricane Katrina. After high school, Santo proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a parishioner of Divine Mercy Church as well as a member of AARP Chapter 5408 and Old Crow Hunting Club. Santo enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and mostly spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lena Collura.

Santo is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Barbara Ansardi Collura; his loving children, Steve Collura (Barbara Colomb), Kevin Collura (Mary Esposito), Keith Collura (Patricia Caviness), Connie Collura Bodden (Lorenzo Bodden III); adoring grandchildren, Amanda Collura-Day (Chris), Stephen Collura, Jr., (AnneMarie Martin), Brittany Ibos (Michael), Andrew Collura (Amanda Fertitta), Dominic Collura and Devin Collura; great-grandchildren, Victoria Day, Martin Collura, James Ibos and Clay Collura; and sister, Concetta Collura Necaise ( LJ Necaise).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 12:00pm. A visitation will begin at 9:00am until mass. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.

The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.