1940
2015
Robert Allen Foret (Bobby) passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 after a three month long battle with leukemia. He was 74. Beloved husband of Kathleen Ferro Foret for 51 years. Loving father of Bobby Foret, Jr. and Ann Marie Foret and brother of Theodore Foret, Jr. (Juie). Also survived by sister-in-law Marilyn Davis (Dave) and a host of nieces and nephews. Son of the late Theodore and Annie Foret and step-son of Ms. Corrine Foret. Bobby was born and raised in New Orleans and has lived in Metairie for the last 20 years. He was a marine surveyor and charter member of the Marine Surveyors Guild. Bobby attended St. Aloysius High School and Auburn University where he played football on scholarship. He was a true sportsman. In his younger days he loved playing and watching all forms of sports. In his later years his focus was on football, especially his Auburn Tigers, and the “ponies”. He spent many a Saturday at OTB with his running buddy Dave trying to pick the next big winner. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing where he enjoyed the solitude of the family camp in Grand Isle where fish stories were abundant. Bobby was a Man of Manresa. He will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until time of service. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, local chapter Mississippi/Louisiana, 3636 South I-10 Service Rd., Ste. 304, Metairie, LA, 70001 (504) 837-0945, or via donate.lls.org.
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March 20, 2019
Friend
Don Downs
Bobby and I played togeather at Auburn. Both of us were ends and we both played right end. We played for a guy by the name of Big Gene Lorendo. Not sure how we survived. Bobby was a great guy and someone I respected. Always thought the world on Bobby.
WDE
April 4, 2015
Dear Foret Family:
I am very sorry to hear about Bobby passing away. He was a good team mate and a good guy. Praying for your family.
Sincerely.
Don Irvin '62
April 4, 2015
Leslie Costantini-Klemp
Kathy,
I haven't seen you in many years but have thought of you and your family often. I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. I know that your faith in God and closeness to your family will make this tolerable. I miss you and your humor and will say a prayer for you.
April 1, 2015
Colleen Negrotto-Andara
Dear Foret Family,
I am so sad to hear about Uncle Bobby. I can remember Gina and I always running to him for kisses, and he would always chase us around. He will be deeply missed! I know that he and my dad are smiling at us from heaven, and I can only imagine their joyous laughter! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 1, 2015
Kathlyn Lamarque Nolan
Kathy, Ann Marie, Bobby & Teddy,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a sweet guy. My entire family loved Bobby. We all grew up together & had such wonderful times. Bobby will be greatly missed. Love, Kathlyn
April 1, 2015
Toby Garrett
Ms Kathy, Ann Marie and Bobby, Mr. Bob was a very kind and generous man to me and many others and he will be greatly missed. I am sorry for your loss.
April 1, 2015
Melissa Osburg
Many prayers and love coming your way!
We are very sorry for your loss and know that Bobby is watching over you all!
Love the Osburg's
April 1, 2015
David Bordelon
Ann Marie we are so sorry for your loss...condolences to you and your family...Your neighbors Dave and Julie Bordelon
April 1, 2015
Johnny Adams
Bobby & Ann Marie I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
March 31, 2015
Debbie Lesem
Bobby and Ann Marie, I am so very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you both and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
March 31, 2015
Elaine Bouche-Kiefer
Aunt Kathy, Bobby & Ann Marie, I have so many great memories of uncle Bobby. He was so sweet and so much fun. I know how much you will miss him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2015
Don Downs
Bobby and I both played end at Auburn together. Good guy and he always had my greatest respect. Often thought of him over the years.
From the Auburn Football Lettermen Club we will miss you.
March 31, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort you and the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76
March 31, 2015
Dennis Ellzey
rest in peace bobby will miss you
March 31, 2015
Ann Marie, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I have many great memories of Mr. Bobby from our younger days. You and your family are in my prayers.
Kristine Bourgeois Sullivan
March 30, 2015
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. A friend from St. Aloysius 1958.
Joseph Guarino
March 30, 2015
Bill Van Dyke
I am going to miss Bobby. He was a year ahead of me and was full of life. He was a tough player. I shall miss him. My prayers are with the family at this Lenten saeson
March 30, 2015
Diane Dyas
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
March 30, 2015
Kathy, Ann Marie, and Bobby Jr., I was so saddened to read of Bobby's passing. Kathy and Bobby had such a wonderful, long and happy marriage. The whole family will be in our prayers.
Marjorie and Sid Riddle
March 30, 2015
Kyle Cortello
Uncle Catfish was the goods. Men admired him; Fish feared him. Was fortunate enough to spend occasions at the camp in Grand Isle, and he was a staple there. Thoughts & Prayers are w/you Catfish & Ann Marie. He is already missed.
March 30, 2015
Richard Guthrie
Dear Teddy and other family members: I wish I could be there, but we are on the way to Seattle. I have fond memories of Bobby and they will always be there. Richard Guthrie
March 29, 2015
Debbie Zuppardo
Kathy, Bobby Jr., Ann Marie,
So sorry about Big Bobby. He was so funny. Mama Ferro's has a lot of family to cook for now. Too many. Y'all are in our prayers,
Love, Roy and Debbie
March 29, 2015
Ann Marie, I am so so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trisha Molony
March 29, 2015
Carlos and Carin Mladenoff
Kathy, Bobby and Ann Marie, we are so sorry for your loss, all of our loss really, but especially yours. I will remember Bob's laugh most of all....it was as big as he was. Take comfort in knowing he is now at peace and no longer suffering. We will all miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers
March 29, 2015
Kathy, Bobby jr, and Ann Marie, we are so sorry for your lost. Bobby was a good man. We have so many memories we were able to share with him. Especially those football pools on Thanksgivings. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Joe and Janet.
March 28, 2015
Cynthia LeBreton
Dear Kathy and Family
I am so sad to learn that you have lost Bob this week. I haven't seen him in many years, but I can easily conjure up his kind voice on the phone. He was a dear man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so very sorry that I will not be able to come to the Celebration of his Life on Wednesday. Wishing you Peace in your hearts during this difficult time.
Very truly yours,
Cynthia LeBreton
March 28, 2015
Billy Dwyer
Bobby was my football coach at St. Aloysius High School. But he was much more than that. He was a tremendous influence in my life. I will forever be grateful for what he did for me. May his soul rest in peace.
March 28, 2015
Bill Cody
My condolences to the Foret family. I met Bobby during my days as a ball player with the Saints. We shared a history with the Auburn Tigers. Bobby and Teddy were great guys....Peace
March 28, 2015
Ann Marie Foret
Dear Daddy,
It is still hard to believe you are no longer with us. It feels as if your disease came and stole you from us like a thief in the night. Mom, Jr. and I are so sad.
The three months we spent by your side fighting will never be forgotten. In lieu of the pain and suffering we will remember the love and kind words we shared with one another. We feel truly blessed for that.
We are also grateful for the wonderful team of doctors, nurses and staff at East Jefferson Hospital who treated you with kindness and compassion throughout your stay. Too many names to mention but they know who they are.
We praise God and thank him everyday for taking you in a timely manner to your resting place in heaven where you no longer have to suffer.
You will FOREVER be in our hearts...
We love you to the moon and back Dad!
Ann Marie
March 28, 2015
Aunt Kathy, Bobby Jr and Ann Marie, We are so sad for your loss. Please know that you and your entire family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Uncle Bobby was a good man and he will be greatly missed. We love you all, Joe and Gina
March 28, 2015
Fran Shubert Negrotto
Dear sweet Kathy and family,
While my heart breaks for you at the loss of this precious man, I cannot help but chuckle as I envision Donnie and Jerry's excitement at his arrival to the streets of heaven.My prayer for you all is to find peace in his passing for a life well lived.
March 27, 2015
Ginny Virgadamo
Kathy and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arthur, Ginny & Gia Virgadamo
March 27, 2015
Kenny Spellman
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. The Brothers will say a Mass in his memory.
Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director
March 27, 2015
Carin Evans
Aunt Kathy, Ann Marie, and Bobby-I am so sorry and saddened by Uncle Bob's passing. He will be missed by many. My fondest memory of him has to be watching him dance at parties and weddings, especially watching him do his famous "ostrich" move. Bobby Jr. we'll leave that up to you to carry on your dad's legacy. Uncle Bobby was a such a fun-loving kind of guy.
Love, Carin
March 27, 2015
Dear Kathy and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful husband, and great dad. Sammy and I have fond memories of Bobby, and he and your entire family will be in our prayers during this very difficult time in your lives. With love, Karen & Sammy Briuglio
March 27, 2015
Good cousins are hard to find,Bobby was a great cousin.Praying for the whole family. love, Charles&Maryann
March 27, 2015
Kathleen and Family: Please accept my condolences for the death of Bobby. Bobby and I were good friends and hung around together in high school and played horses together at the OTB.
Joe Spano
March 27, 2015
Martin Hunley
Cathy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bobby was always a gentleman and friendly.
March 26, 2015
May you rest in peace my friend. Paul Sita
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