Clarence "Lil Pete" Nero III

He was born on February 28, 1975 in New Orleans, LA. While Clarence was his legal name, he was affectionately known as "Pete or Lil Pete".

He was known for his love, his kind heart and devotion to his family. He gave his best to everyone. He embodied peace. Pete was a very respectful, humble man who loved, protected and prioritized his family. He enjoyed discussing politics, sports, and watching documentaries. He also had a love for history and nature. As a young boy, he enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball. That fostered his love for sports. He made an unforgettable presence to those around him; well loved and well respected. In fact, he was deeply loved in his neighborhood by those on his street. He made a mark. He loved his family so much that his final wish was to be in the comfort of them.

He is survived by his daughter, Clarenisha; mother, Lois Berry; father, Clarence Nero, Jr.; and his devoted grandmother who was a second mom, Louella Lewis.

He also leaves behind his aunts and uncles, Sheila (Jeffery), Melvin, Jr. (Kim), McGraw (Vivian), Lisa (Shawn), Dianna, Nianna, and Patrice (Peter).

He will be greatly missed by his cousins, Rachaun, Jamaal (Kiech'el), Jason (Carin), Akeem, Meeka, Deandre, LaShunda, LaTisha, Marlon (Taylor), Sierra, Steve, Emmanuel, Derrick, Shawn, Jamesha, and PJ; and his godmother, Yvonne.

He is also mourned by a host of relatives and friends from Houston, Dallas, Oakland, and New Orleans; dear friends Kevin, Gerard "Caveman", Earl "Brother Man", and friends in the uptown community.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Melvin Lewis, Sr., Clarence Nero, Sr., and Elmira Nero; and late uncles, Danny Lewis and Norman N. Nero.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A private family only interment will take place at All Saints Mausoleum (Lake Lawn), in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.

The family of Clarence Nero III wishes to thank you for your comforting words, expressions of sympathy, and genuine acts of kindness during this time. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.