Obituary

Raymond Joseph Hartman, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2021. He was married for 56 years to his loving wife, Catherine Milioto Hartman. Father of two sons, Travis Edwin Hartman (Allison Trevino) and Brett Raymond Hartman (Rachael). Proud Grandfather of Connor Mackin, Tyler Hartman, Marion Hartman, Mateo Hartman, Matthew and Olivia Hartman. Brother of Ronald E. Hartman (Isabel) and Joseph G. Hartman. Also survived by Sisters-in-Law Ann Reeves, Rosemary (Eddie) Correia and Joan Milioto. Son of the late Joseph George Hartman and Myrtle Costello Hartman; dearly loved son-in-law of the late Camilla Vutera Milioto and Dominic J Milioto. Ray loved his family and was very proud of his sons and the fine fathers they have become. He absolutely adored and loved his wife, sons, grandchildren and daughters-in-law and expressed his love often. He was grateful for his life and family and all God had given him. Ray was a good, fair, intelligent and loving man with a great sense of humor and quick wit. He loved his family with his whole heart and soul. He loved to talk and engaged in conversation with everyone he met. Ray was liked by all who knew him and will be missed. He enjoyed reading, history, playing games, gardening, DIY projects, always reading handyman magazines. He spent much time taking care of his Koi-goldfish pond. He loved to take things apart and, in most cases, was able to fix them. He served in the Louisiana National Guard for two years and worked at D.H. Holmes Department Store, as an Assistant Buyer/Buyer for many years. Before retirement he was in sales of wholesale furniture. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects to the family beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Friends of the Jefferson Parish Library of a charity of your choice.