Chris Anthony Lirette

1963 - 2017

Chris Anthony Lirette obituary, 1963-2017, Marrero, LA

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

5101 Westbank Expressway

Marrero, Louisiana

Chris Lirette Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 23, 2017.

Chris Anthony Lirette passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday afternoon, May 20, 2017. He was 54 years old. Loving son of Joe and Deloris Lirette. Brother of Timmy Lirette (Donnell Leblanc) and Dion Lirette (Bridgette Gregoire). Uncle of Krystal Lirette, Kayla Lirette, Kerris Lirette, Timmy Lirette Jr., and Takoda Lirette. Great-uncle of Jayden and Bentley. Grandson of the late Caliste Lirette and Marie Verdin Lirette and Allie Lovell and Rosanelle Trosclair Lovell. Also survived by his uncles, aunts, and cousins. Chris was a native and lifelong resident of Marrero and graduated from West Jefferson High School. He was a longtime member of the Friendship Club. He loved music, family events, and his hat collection. Chris will be dearly missed by all. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at WESTSIDE LEITZ-EAGAN, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017 at 1:00. Visitation will begin at 9:00. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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May 25, 2017

Mary Boutte

Mr Joe, Ms Dee and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Chris. As your neighbor for many years, I watched the love and care you had for him and each other. May the family find peace in his memory and times you all spent together. I will keep the family in my prayers.
God Bless
Mary

May 25, 2017

Rj Gaudet

My deepest condolences to the family.

May 25, 2017

Keela` Thibodeaux

Ms. Dee & Mr. Joe my heart is full thinking of you both, what beautiful pictures you have of Chris and your beautiful family, he always had a smile on his face. I am sending Love and Prayers to you all. Love Keela Thibodeaux

May 24, 2017

Nancy & Carlo Blanda

Dee, Joe and family, we are so sorry to hear about Chris passing away. We had the pleasure of meeting him around Mardi Gras this year.. He seemed like a very gentle soul and now he is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lirette family. Rip Chris.... Your friends

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