Lawrence Thomas Rusich, Sr., age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mr. Rusich was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Beloved husband of Elaine Puchot Rusich for 70 years. Father of Lawrence T. Rusich, Jr., Gary Rusich (wife, Robin) and Bryon Rusich (wife, Miriam). Grandfather of Daniel Rusich (wife, Ashley), Cory Rusich and Lulu Rusich. Great grandfather of Chloe Rusich and Riley Rusich. Son of the late Paul Rusich and Mary Strain Rusich. Brother of George Rusich (wife, Sheila), Margie Boubede (husband, the late Ronald), Stella Traina (husband, the late John) and the late Joseph Rusich (wife, the late Audrey), Hilda “JoAnne” Schumert (husband, the late Benny) and Hazel Rusich. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Rusich retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was a very generous, hardworking man. He will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Tuesday morning, June 19, 2018 beginning at 9:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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