Jose Roberto Tarantino, Sr.

Jose Roberto Tarantino, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Kathleen B. Tarantino. Son of the late Jose Tarantino and Zoila Tarantino. Loving and devoted father of Jose R. Tarantino, Jr. (Debbie Melady), Jonathan Tarantino (Sherry Daffin) and Angela T. Perrin (Michael Perrin). His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his world; grandchildren, Lauren Holt (Ryan), Gabriella Tarantino, Joshua Tarantino, Mariah Schonacher (Connor Houlihan), Julia Schonacher and Mykala Perrin; great grandchildren, Julianna Holt and Axton Holt. Jose was the brother of the late Pasquale Tarantino, Blanca Tarantino and Yolanda Tarantino Becerra. Jose was born in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, resided in Metairie from 1970 until 2003 and was presently residing in Marrero until his death. He served his country while enlisted in the United States Army. Jose was a loving and caring husband, father, son, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 6PM until 9PM. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 8AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.