Frank Joseph Rusich Jr. passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday morning, November 19, 2021. He was 71 years old. Beloved husband of 52 years of Karen Moreau Rusich. Loving father of Aaron Rusich and Rachael Wilson (Jason, Lyla, and Aylin Wilson). Grandfather of Ashley Ballas, and Cory Ballas. Brother of Peter Rusich (Debbie) and the late Diane Guidry. Son of the late Frank Rusich Sr. and Louise Rusich. Frank was a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Destrehan. He served in the United States Navy from 1969-1973 and attended the University of New Orleans. He was a retired construction consultant, and proudly served on the board of the Gulf Coast Safety Council. “Big Daddy” had a passion for fishing, eating, and entertaining. He was always the life of the party and was well-known for his consumption of boiled seafood. He was an outstanding family man who adored his children and grandchildren and played an influential role in their youth. He was greatly loved by many. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at LEITZ-EAGAN, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, on Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at 11:00. Visitation will begin at 9:00. Interment will be private at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
