Tony Colletti, Sr., 76, of Lumberton, Texas died Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at his home.
A native of Jeanerette, Louisiana, he was a resident of Lumberton for over thirty-six years.
In 1952, he was a corporal in the 111th Engr. (C ) BN 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard.
In 1961, he made Texas his home. When he was forty-one years old he returned to college to get his Real Estate Salesman and Broker’s License. He went on to own and operate his own company: Tony Colletti Real Estate in Lumberton, Texas.
He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Spindletop Optimist Club, Secretary/Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club, Lumberton ISD School Board Trustee, member of the Board of Equalization in Hardin County, and on the Grievance Committee with the Beaumont Board of Realtors. He was a member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and Beaumont Board of Realtors.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Colletti of Lumberton; daughters, Pam Suggett and her husband Charles, and Susan Will and her husband David, all of Lumberton; son, Tony Colletti, Jr. and his wife Gale of Beaumont; grandchildren, Keenan Taggart, Erin Colletti, Kacey Colletti, Jordan Colletti, Jacob Will, and Cord Will; brothers, Angelo Colletti and wife Laverne, Jay Colletti and his wife Linda; sister, Rosemary Herring and her husband Bill. Many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2006 at Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton with a burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, held under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil to follow at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2006 at the mortuary.
