Robert Gerald "Jerry" Colletta

Lake Charles - It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Jerry Colletta

announces his passing on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in a local hospital.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles from 3:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m.

Jerry was a native of Lake Charles and a graduate of LaGrange High School. He is most fondly remembered enjoying a game of golf and watching sports with his sons and his treasured dog Max at his side.

Survivors include his two sons, Robert "Kent" Colletta and wife Annette, Anthony "Tony" Colletta and wife Rhonda, four grandchildren, Dustin Colletta, Chase Colletta, Mallory Colletta and Tyson Colletta all of Lake Charles, one brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Colletta of Pasadena, TX., three sisters, Charlotte Pesano of Garland, TX., Colleen Colletta of Sulphur and Cindy Colletta of Sulphur along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry also leaves to honor his memory his beloved partner of fifteen years Carolyn McDaniel of Lake Charles and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Frankie and LaVerne Colletta.

The Colletta family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Fastabend and staff.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jerry's name to ICCS building on tradition fund.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com