Lory Ritter Lanusse

Born on February 7, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lory lived all of her 76 years in the state she loved. She was the cherished daughter of Robert P. “Buddy” Ritter, Jr. and Josie Cardarella Ritter.

Lory was a proud graduate of the University of New Orleans and dedicated her professional life to education as a Kindergarten teacher at Ecole Classique in Metairie, Louisiana. She had a gift for nurturing young minds and touched the lives of countless children and families through her kindness, patience, and unwavering commitment.

July 6, 1973, Lory married the love of her life, Paul Joseph Lanusse Jr., and together they shared 53 years of marriage built on love, devotion, and partnership.

Lory was a loving, compassionate, and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joy came from her family, and she created a home filled with warmth, care, and lasting memories.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Joseph Lanusse Jr.; her son, Robert Paul Lanusse; and her daughter, Leslie Lanusse Edwards and her husband, Dr. Robert Edwards. She was a proud and adoring grandmother to Tagg Lanusse, Taytem Lanusse, Amie Elle Lanusse, Landon Edwards, Luke Edwards, and Logan Edwards.

Though Lory did not have siblings, she shared a lifelong bond with her Aunt Rosemary Anderson (deceased) and Uncle Jack Cardarella. She also shared a close and loving connection with her cousins, Pam Gaudet, Dianne Tarantino, Gaylynn Schulingkamp, Henry Primeaux, Gaynelle Ritter Dassau, and Tony Ritter.

Lory will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, and her legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication to family will live on in those she leaves behind.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Monday, the 30th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.