Edward Thomas Suffern passed away on February 27, 2016. He was 86 years old. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and lived in the Greater New Orleans Region for more than sixty years. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received a bachelor's degree in economics from Tulane University. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. He was a retired insurance agent, with a career spanning almost fifty years. His culinary talents will be missed by all who had the pleasure of enjoying them at one time or another. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Anne Suffern Bernard, as well as his brothers William R. Jr. and James F. Suffern. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Gladys Brennan Suffern; his seven children and their spouses, Edward T. Jr. and wife Patricia, Patrick W. and wife Monique, Stuart P. and wife Diana, James B., and Matthew R. and wife Theresa, Laura S. Burns and husband Timothy, and Meehan S. Murphy and husband Michael; and fifteen grandchildren. A mass will be said at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses, caregivers, and administrators at Chateau de Notre Dame and Hospice for the patience and love they showed our father at the end of his life.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 27 to Mar. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Suffern

16 Entries

Anne-Marie Tarantino Karp

March 21, 2016

To the Suffern Family:
We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Anne-Marie & Ed Karp

Linda Suffern McCabe

March 12, 2016

My hugs and prayers to all of you. I first met Stuart on Prodigy and we found out we were distant cousins and shared the exact same birthday. Even though we never met....we are still family from Antrim Ireland. May God Bless All of you in these sad times.

March 3, 2016

Ed,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in our prayers. Love Terre and Buddy

Jim Suffern

March 2, 2016

Our thoughts, prayers,& Love, go out to ALL of our New Orleans Suffern Family. Uncle Ed will forever be remembered as a loving Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, & Friend. We treasure our memories of visiting New Orleans, Ocean Isle vacations, & Uncle Ed,& Aunt Gladys, visiting Pittsburgh family. He is lovingly referred to as our Dad's "younger Brother". Love, Jim & Mary Suffern

Jennifer Salvant

March 1, 2016

Ed,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 1, 2016

Thanks for your insurance teachings. You will always be remembered. Condolences to your family. Bill Brown

Sonia Knapp

February 29, 2016

Condolences to your family. I didn't realize your dad (Mimi) was from Pittsburgh (where I did my postgrad) or was in service in Korea. A candle is burning for him in Korea right now, and I send my wishes for peace, and love and strength to your family.

Phil Carter

February 29, 2016

Matt and family, You all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Vee Frichter

February 29, 2016

Awesome Person, Great Role Model
sorry for yall loss

Angela Fontenot

February 28, 2016

Stuart, we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family is in our prayers.

Roger and Linda Turner

February 28, 2016

Sending our prayers and sincerest sympathy.

David Armond

February 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.

Kathryn Berrigan

February 28, 2016

To the Suffern family, our prayers are with your family. I have great memories of spending time at your house with your Dad while we were in high school. A great father . Love, Kathryn and Bailey Berrigan

February 28, 2016

Uncle Eddie was such a special man he always kept family together. He became the patriarch to all of the Sufferns. He was there for all of us when his brothers passed away. It was hard to be so far away. I feel so bad that I can't be there. I loved to see Uncle Eddie and Aunt Gladys together they were so cute, always with the love showing in their eyes as they looked at each other. Rest in peace Uncle Eddie. We love you very much. To Aunt Gladys and Family our deepest sympathy. My heart will be there with all of you.
All our love,
Regina, Larry, and our Family

February 28, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ed was a great person who we enjoyed being around. Our prayers go out to each and everyone of you as you get through this difficult time. We love you all. Bill, Susy, Jennifer and Jessica

Eileen Suffern Irwin

February 27, 2016

I wish I could be there with you all. I loved Uncle Eddie and love you all so very much. My heart is with you all.

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