Mike J. Collura

On Tuesday, July 7, Mike Collura, passed away at the age of 101. He grew up on a family farm in Marrero and remained a lifelong resident of Marrero. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, 10 siblings and his wife of 62 years, Lula May Simoneaux Collura. He was the father of Anthony Collura (Cheryl), Myra Rogers (David), Dale Majorie (Danny), and Janel Ockman (Mel). He was Grandfather of Toni Ann, Anna, Emily, Daniel, Summer, Dustin, Austin, Mathew and Ian. Great Grandfather of Cory, Cody, Isabella, Mia, Rebecca, Lilly, Caden, Samuel, Alexis, Mason, Max, Georgia, Ian Jr., Arlan, Kalel, and one baby girl soon to arrive. Great Great Grandfather of Caden, Kohen, and Vayla. Mike Collura was a WWII Veteran, Self-Employed Grocery Store Owner, a pioneer of the New Orleans French Market and Real Estate Developer. He was a proud member of the Italian-American Society, and was a Knights of Columbus 4th degree member of council 4222. He served his community as one of the first volunteers of the Marrero/Ragusa Volunteer Fire Department. He also served on the Jefferson Parish Planning Board for many years. Mike loved life, loved to dance, loved his family and loved to feed them all Spaghetti on Sundays. He believed one of our main purposes in life was to help family, and he did just that. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 11 at Immaculate Conception Church which is located at 4401 7th Street., Marrero. La. Visitation will be from 9am till 12 Noon. Mass will be celebrated in the church at Noon. Appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks will be required per current circumstances. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.