Armand Joseph Buuck

Armand Joseph Buuck passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 88. He was married to the love of his life Evelyn Fals Buuck for 68 years. Loving father of Armand “Stretch” J. Buuck Jr. (Debbie), Kenneth James Buuck (Tammy) and Robin Buuck Calecas (Larry). Son of the late Albert A. Buuck and Louise Oubre Buuck. Brother of Albert “Al” Buuck (Mildred “Millie”) and the late Raymond Buuck. Proud grandfather of Andre Joseph Buuck, Patrick David Buuck, Dalton James Buuck (fiancé Renee) and Brittany Nicole Calecas. Great grandfather of Aiden Joseph Buuck. Also survived and fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Armand was born on August 1, 1931 in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 59 years. He was a US Army Veteran and proudly served his country during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the Army he went on to become a skilled plumber. He was a member of the Plumbers & Steamfitter Local 60 and retired after 65 years of dedicated service. Armand loved to work with his hands and was talented enough to create anything you could imagine. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family, friends and all of those whose lives he touched.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM. Pastor John C. Ramsey of First English Lutheran Church in Metairie, LA will officiate. Armand will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Due to current state COVID-19 guidelines, everyone in attendance is required to wear a face covering and adhere to social distancing. In lieu of flowers, please consider missions to First English Lutheran Church, 2701 Cleary Ave., Metairie, LA 70002 in memory of Armand.