Raymond L. Taranto, Jr. entered the gates of heaven on March 07, 2022, at the age of 75 years. He was born July 1, 1946, to the late Betty Scarborough Taranto and Raymond L. Taranto, Sr. Beloved husband of Janet Enright Taranto for 54 years. Father of Micah Taranto (wife, Melissa), Christopher Taranto (wife, Marissa), Joseph Taranto, and Jessica Thayer, (husband, Nick). Brother of Bonnie Lambert (husband, Clarence "Butch), Rena Diane Cavanaugh (husband, John), Frank Taranto, Sr., Susan Loustalot (husband, Randall) and the late Frank Taranto, Jr. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. He was born in Jacksonville Florida and has been resident of Gretna, LA for many years. He graduated from Behrman High School and attended LSU. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He so loved his family and often would be seen with one of the grandchildren at his side. He faithfully served the Lord through ministry for over 50 years. He was Pastor of Praise Fellowship Church in Algiers for twenty-two years and most recently attended and ministered through Church of Abundant Life and various other ministries. He was a gifted music minister. He was more than a Pastor to most – he was family. Countless lives have been changed for the better because of his commitment to serving the Lord. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial services at Church of Abundant Life 2301 Par 3 Drive Harvey Louisiana Saturday March 12th at 10:30am-12:00pm. Service at Church of Abundant Life at 12:00pm.