Joseph Gritter Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Gritter Jr. (Chalmette, Louisiana), born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on February 20, 2022 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Gritter Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Catherine Howorka Gritter; his parents, Elizabeth Joachim Gritter and Joseph Vincent Gritter; his sisters, Joyce Merrick and Beverly Huber; his stepdaughter Kathleen Gritter Martinez (Joe); and his stepgrandson Rodney Landry.

He is survived by: his stepchildren, Emily Gritter Christensen (Gordon), Gregory Gritter Sr. (Lorraine), Laura Gritter Tamor (Kevin), Mary Jo Gritter James (Warren Sr.), Don Gritter (Regina), Gary Gritter (Glenda) and Joey Gritter (Kim); his grandchildren, Melissa Modica Hagan (Rick), Darrell Modica, Gregory Gritter Jr. (Gabrielle), Michelle Gritter (Cody), Victoria Gritter (Teddy), Miranda Martinez (Justin), Katherine Tamor Montelius (Jonathan), Mary Beth Tamor Drewes (Dustin), Warren James Jr., Steven James (Amy), Bryan James, Brittany James, Juliana James (Landon), Ashley Gritter Monteleone (Anthony Sr.), Kolby Gritter and Kylie Gritter; his stepgrandchildren, Joe Martinez Jr. (Tara) and Melissa Landry Terluin (James); his great grandchildren, Jovonni Mariano Ramella (Tom), Emily Hagan, Sarah Hagan, Blaine Modica, Gregory "Emile" Gritter III, Grace Gritter, Lucas Montelius, Nathan James, Parker James, Isabella Monteleone, Anthony Monteleone Jr., Elliott Monteleone and Leo Monteleone; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Asia Landry Chiek (Nicholas), Mariah Guerra, Gianni Domino and Jemma Terluin. He is also survived by great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred.