Phyllis Retif

Phyllis Ann Warden Retif left this life on June 18, 2020. Beloved wife of Milton J. Retif. Sadly missed by her daughters Danielle (John) Barbara and Lisa (Mike) James and her son Kenny Retif, her daughter-in-law Kathy (Matt) Mazanek; her grandsons JD (Angie) Barbara, Daniel (Krista) Barbara, Travis Barbara, John Barbara, Brian Barbara, Nick (Siera) James, Bradley James, Corey (Emily) James, Michael (Brenda) Retif, Ryan Retif, Brandon (Hope) Retif, Jordan Retif, Cole Retif and Ridge Retif; her granddaughters Mariesa Barbara, Casie (Ryan) Dewitz, Natalie (Sam) Sirgo, and Katherine (Jonthan) Mackay, great grandsons Rivers Barbara, Marsh Barbara, Blaise Barbara, Jace Barbara, Linken Barbara, Rodi James and Thomas Retif; her great granddaughters Ava Barbara Tully, Sophia James, Dakota James, Elizabeth Retif and Mary Katherine Sirgo. Preceded in death by her son Mickey Retif and her sister Sr Waldia Warden. A lifelong resident of New Orleans and graduate of Dominican High School. Phyllis was a longtime parishioner of St. Dominic Church, she was president, treasurer, and fair chairman of the mother’s club. She was a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout leader, and a member of the St. Dominic Dames. She had a passion for gardening and was past president and member of the Lakeshore Garden Club. Phyllis alongside her husband of 65 years Milton Retif built Retif Oil and Fuel, an oil distributorship in southern Louisiana.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 12 noon at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be at St. Dominic from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Rosary will be recited at 11:40am. A gift of Masses or a contribution to the Mickey Retif Foundation rather than flowers preferred.

Due to the current restriction in Orleans Parish, attendees are required to wear facemasks at the church. The family is grateful for your understanding and compassion in this trying time.

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