John J. Braniff, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011, at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Anita Reixach Braniff for 61 years and the devoted father of John (Donna), Suzanne, and Mary Beth Sears (Kenny). He is survived by grandchildren Jarett (Kelly), Jenna (Myers), Kenny and Danny and great-grandchildren Krispin, Henry, Lorraine and Ridgeway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Flohr Braniff and John J. Braniff, six sisters and one brother. He is survived by three sisters and many nieces and nephews. John was a graduate of Redemptorist High School and attended Tulane University. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Shell Oil Co. and the U.S. Postal Service.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., on Friday, Ocotber 14, 2011 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at St. Louis No.3 Cemetery. Masses preferred in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com
Arrangements under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.
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