Raymond Louis Locatto

Raymond Louis Locatto, Sr. was born on April 8, 1949 in New Orleans, LA. The love of my life was unexpectedly called away on December 28, 2025. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Dominic Raymond and Florence Richardson Locatto; sister Connie Piazza; and brother, Constandino “Gus” Locatto.

Ray loved to fish, crab, and shrimp. Being Italian and from New Orleans, he loved to cook and we all loved his cooking! He was a landscaper by trade and enjoyed being outdoors working in the yard. After moving here 3 years ago, he was looking forward to planting a little garden in the spring.

Left to cherish his so many stories and wonderful memories are his wife Vicki Hardy Locatto; sister Stella Magne’ (Jack); son Raymond Locatto, Jr. (Louise), daughter Gina Locatto (Brad), daughter Crissy Locatto (Ray), son Dominick Locatto, and stepson Chad McClure. Ray was Paw Paw to 9 grandkids and 2 great-grands. He also had several nieces and nephews.

Also sharing memories are or extended family members, Theron Magers, Diedra, RaeAnn and Wynn Donivan, Brenda and Chris Wells, Sue Hatley, the 2 O’Clock Bayou bunch and Perrin Lazenby, the great fisherman.

Ray had a big family that loved him and he loved you all very much. Please make any donations to St. Hilda Church in Natchitoches or the Cancer Society or the Animal Rescue of your choice.

A memorial service in his honor will be held at a later date.