Richard R. Murray

Richard R. Murray passed away on December 6, 2019 at the age of 73. Richard was a graduate of St. Aloysius Catholic School as well as Louisiana State University where he was a member of the ROTC. He later went on to serve as an officer in the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War.

Richard has now been reunited with his loving wife Elise Murray into their heavenly home. He is survived by his children and their spouses; Kelley and Christopher Mandella and Bret and Heidi Murray, his grandchildren; Meghan Elise Mandella, Emma Lynn Mandella, Madeline Elise Murray, and Mckenzie Lane Murray. Richard is also survived by his sister Kay Savoy (Amos) and a host of nieces, nephews and family members. He is also proceeded in death by his parents, Richard Louis Murray and Marie Larocca Murray.

Richard enjoyed playing golf, was an avid LSU and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Most of all Richard will be remembered for being a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation to be held Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home located at 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie from 11:00 am until Mass at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at St. Roch Cemetery No. 1. To share your thoughts, memories, and condolences please visit our website at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.