Beryl C. Laufer, 92 of New Orleans, Louisiana peacefully passed away Sunday night, October 25, 2020 after suffering a stroke at the beginning of the month. Born on November 21, 1927 to Esther Levin Laufer and Louis Laufer, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Laufer, and his children Michael H. Laufer (Audrey) of New York, New York, Jeffrey N. Laufer (Elizabeth) of New Orleans and grandchildren Shawn Tucker (Jennifer), Lauren Laufer, Jessica Laufer, Sam Laufer and Rachel Laufer. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Laufer (Kay Lindsey) of Baton Rouge. Beryl was a life-long singer and active member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing of America and sang regularly in the Mardi Gras chorus and several barbershop quartets. A long-time member of Shir Chadash synagogue, he led and sang in the congregational choir for decades. Later after Katrina, he was also a member of Touro Synagogue and sang in their choir for several years. He worked with his father and together co-owned St. Claude Furniture Store. After retiring from St. Claude Furniture, Beryl continued his career at Compass Furniture in Elmwood. Table Tennis was another passion in which he exceled and which he picked up again later in life.
Beryl was a sweet, kind and calm soul who always had a kind word and joke for everyone he met. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Burial will be private.
Shivah minyan will be Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 10/28, and Thursday 10/29 - 6:00 pm Central Time -
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