Earl Marc Buras Jr.'s Obituary
Earl Marc Buras, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on February 25, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1942 in New Orleans, LA.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Elizabeth Shiell Buras; his children Pamela Buras Martin (Michael, Jr.), Julie Buras, Terri Buras Barbazon (Leonard) and Earl “Marc” Buras, III; grandchildren Amy Martin Frederickson (Kevin), Joshua Gannon (Todd), Michael A. “Drew” Martin (April), Eric M. Martin (Brittany), Trey Barbazon, Matthew Willis, Taylor Barbazon McAllister (Cade), Zachary Scariano and Marisa Buras; and great-grandchildren Dylan, Avery, Kayleigh and Baby Martin coming soon. He is also survived by his siblings Darlis B. Fernandez (the late Kenneth), Loyce B. Randazzo (Henry), Diana B. Manint (Earl) and Gerald M. Buras (Irene); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents Earl M. Buras, Sr. and Kathlyn Wingerter Buras, and his nephews Earl “E.J.” Manint and Dean Randazzo.
Earl served for 6 ½ years in the Army Reserve and Louisiana National Guard. He retired after 30 years with Boh Bros Construction Company and was a member of the Carpenters Local 1846. Earl enjoyed life to the fullest and had many hobbies, including hunting and trawling, but his favorite was watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in their many sports and dancing activities.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Home Health and Hospice for the outstanding care Earl received.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Earl may be made to American Heart Association. Donations may be mailed to American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or made at https://www.heart.org/.
What’s your fondest memory of Earl?
What’s a lesson you learned from Earl?
Share a story where Earl's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Earl you’ll never forget.
How did Earl make you smile?