Edmond Burthe Story, Jr.

Edmond Burthe Story, Jr. was called by his savior to his eternal home on September 26, 2019 at the age of 89. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 17, 1930. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Herbert Story of 61 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Burthe Story and Regina Landry Story Calongne; his late sister, Sydney S. Ross and late daughter, Sharla L. Story Pichon. His other 5 children, Sheila S. Hollander (Mike), Edmond B. Story III, Stephanie S. Genusa (Tony), Sheryl S. Cefalu (David) and Stephen S. Story; grandfather of J. Michael Hollander III, Melanie Hollander Daigle, Mitchell S. Hollander, Brooke L. Story, Colin E. Story, Shelby Story, David M. Deichmann Jr., Holly D. Naquin, Heidi D. Baughman, Carly Cefalu, Marc S. Ingram Jr., Nicole B. Fabre, Blake R. Bonneval, Hunter Story and Skylar Story; 15 Grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Frederick Herbert and the late Mildred F. Ferguson. Grandson of the late Sydney Story, Alderman for the city of New Orleans in the early 1900’s. Cousin of DeLesseps “Chep” Morrison, former Mayor of the city of New Orleans.

He was a devout Christian and supported St. Philip Neri parish for over 47 years and attended Manresa retreats regularly. A graduate of Holy Cross High School, class of 1950, LSU graduate class of 1955 and Hermann Physical Therapy School in Houston, TX at the medical center there on September 26, 1956. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. His Army career spans from 1954 as a 2nd Lt. to Colonel. His retirement from the U.S. Army Reserve was in 1994. He served in Germany, Panama and Desert Storm. He served as Interim Commander of the 4010th USAH Army Hospital during the call up for “Operation Desert Shield.” During “Operation Desert Storm,” he was the officer in charge of the burn center’s physical therapy unit in Fort Sam, Houston, TX at Brooks Medical Center. He was the first registered physical therapist in the city of New Orleans and operated his own physical therapy clinics and hospital physical therapy departments throughout New Orleans from 1964 to 1999. He served with the 101st U.S. Army Airborne Division as a paratrooper in his early years with the Army Reserve Unit in Ft. Bragg, N.C. He was a member of the 4010th Army Hospital Reserve Unit at the Lakefront, New Orleans, LA. Mr. Story received commendations over his Army career and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal and Component Overseas Training Ribbon. Mr. Story and his wife, Anna, resided in Metairie for several years prior to retiring to Covington, LA in 2005. Mr. Story loved life and was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was also a member of the Safari Club International Louisiana Chapter for many years. He is survived by numerous relatives and close friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass held at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie, LA on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. Visitation at church will begin at 10:30 a.m. until Mass. Interment will follow the Mass in Metairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to any wounded military fund of your choice.

To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com.