Joy Aucoin Colletti

Joy Aucoin Colletti passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Nicholas “Nick” Gerald Colletti for 70 years. Loving mother of Julie Pourciau, Nick Colletti Jr. (Janice), Ricky Colletti and the late Jane Hoover (Jesse). Daughter of the late Phillip Aucoin and Henrietta Russo Aucoin. Sister of the late Celie, Catherine, Michael and Harry. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Stephanie, David, Michael, Nicole, Natalie, Tonya and Ricky Jr. and 12 great grandchildren. Also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and especially Shirley & Maryann “Woozy”.

Joy was born on April 16, 1932 in New Orleans, LA. She was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and a current resident of Gonzales, LA. She enjoyed dining out, gardening and shopping. She taught us the importance of family bonds and adored her children & grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all of those whose lives she touched.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.