Carla Jean Colona Tallo

Carla Jean Colona Tallo, 69, a long life resident of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Richard Murphy Hospice House. She was born on July 11, 1951. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Carla is survived by her precious sons, Russell W. Tallo, Jr. (Melissa), Ronnie J. Tallo (Vanessa) and Ryan M. Tallo; her brother Emile C. Colona (Shirley); grandchildren Taylor Tallo, Ashleigh Tallo Hood (Stevi), Kristyn (Tristan), Courtney, Cecelia “CeCe”, Brady and Seth Tallo; great-grandson Carter and fur baby, Zippo. She is also survived by her dear friends, Darlene Tallo, Nathalie Bates and Marlene and Chucky Hinshaw. Carla, who was also known as Carla Jean or Jeannie by family and friends, graduated from Southeastern LA University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1981 and then received her Master’s degree in 1989. Her career as an educator began as a 2nd grade teacher at Holy Ghost Catholic School. She was then hired with the Tangipahoa Parish School System as a teacher and later as an Assistant Principal. Upon her death she was presently an Assistant Principal for the Hammond Westside Montessori School. She was truly loved and respected by the administration and teachers of her past and present schools and a mentor to many. As well as being an educator Carla was also a representative for Avon for many years which she truly enjoyed. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Russell W. Tallo Sr.; her parents Cecelia Mele Colona and Nat C. Colona; nephew Nat John Colona; mother in law, Mary L. Tallo and father in law Joe Tallo, Jr. Friends will be received on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. will be at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Tickfaw, LA. Interment will follow in Rose Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hammond, LA. Contributions may be made to The Richard Murphy Hospice House, should friends desire. The family would like to thank Donna Olivia and staff of Richard Murphy Hospice House and Barry Bankston of Egan Hospice for the special attention and care that was given. Carla was a special person and will be remembered by many. Carla was a loving, giving and very special person. She loved her husband and her three boys, Russell, Ronnie and Ryan more than life itself. As an educator and Assistant Principal, she was a mentor to many students and young teachers. They all loved her dearly and said her door was always open for them whenever they needed her both professionally and personal. She always had candy on her desk and treats for the children. She loved all the Holidays. She decorated her house and office for all of them. Birthdays were very special for Carla. There was always cake, chips, and dips at her house for the birthday celebration. It did not matter how old you were you would blow out the candles on your birthday cake at Carla’s house. Carla and Russell loved to entertain. They enjoyed the holidays and had Christmas parties for years. She enjoyed buying presents for her family and friends. She enjoyed giving and she always gave with a smile. She and Russell traveled a lot -- The beach, the mountains, Chicago, Hawaii, Europe and China. And you can bet you always got a little souvenir from one of her trips. She enjoyed cooking spaghetti for her family on Sundays; making Fig and Wine Cookies for Christmas with her friends and granddaughters; and making coffee for an evening visit for whoever stopped by. She enjoyed her trips to the Casino, and her dinner trips to Saritas. Carla Enjoyed life.

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