Andrew Fred Buckel, Jr., passed away at his Mandeville home on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in New Orleans on December 13, 1935. He attended Alcée Fortier High School. He served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserve and was honorably discharged on April 4, 1961. He was the owner and operator of a service station and a Division Manager at M.G. Maher, Inc., an international freight forwarder. He was a longtime parishioner at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where he also served as an usher and volunteered his time. In his free time, he enjoyed tennis, watching his children and grandchildren play sports and activities, and in his later years, praying the rosary daily.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Eugenia Lynne Hummel Buckel; siblings, Tootsie Farmer, Alan Buckel, Billy Buckel, and Bobby Buckel; and parents, Andrew F. Buckel and Lucille Blanchard.
Survivors include his sons, Brian (Joanne), Mike (Charlene), Ricky, Kevin, Timmy (Anita), David (Cindy), and Tommy (Melissa) Buckel; brother, Eddie Buckel; grandchildren, Chris, Mike, Nicky, Jamie, Chad, Andrew, Stephen, Caroline, Grace, Dylan, and Molly Buckel; and seven great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11 AM with a Mass, officiated by Fr. Beau Charbonnet, following at 1 PM. Andrew will be laid to rest privately in Lake Lawn Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr Metairie 70002, or the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 3500 Canal St New Orleans 70119.
