Scott James Joseph Cruanes, age 59, left this world on April 11, 2021 after a valiant four-and-a-half year battle with terminal brain cancer. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Althea Blank Cruanes, as well as his brothers, Christopher and Mark Cruanes. He is survived by his devoted wife, Leslie Mentel Cruanes, and loving children Sarah De Groot (Jeffrey), Patrick Cruanes (Virginia), Michelle Raphael (Matthew), Jonathan Eves (Jackie), and Kelly Mentel (Scevera “Buck” Alexander), and grandchildren Shawn, Jeffrey Jr., Benjamin, Ryan, Bryen, Scevannah, Delilah, and Dominic and his four-legged family: Dixie, Bella, Carlos, and Romeo, and an abundance of caring friends. Scott began his law enforcement career with the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office, then proudly served as a deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years. He was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America and the Moisant Kiwanis Club. He had a passion for model trains and enjoyed watching the Saints play on Sundays with friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans from 10:30am - 2pm, with Funeral Service beginning at 2pm, interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Glioblastoma Research Fund at Tulane Medical Center by visiting https://medicine.tulane.edu/centers-institutes/tulane-cancer-center/research/giving. If donating by check, please write Glioblastoma Research Fund in the “For” field.
The family also wishes to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the dedicated doctors and staff at the Tulane Cancer Center, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and Tulane University Medical Center.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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