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Frank Thomas Tusa

Frank Tusa Obituary

TUSA Frank Thomas Tusa died on Monday, June 15, 2009, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center from complications of pneumonia. He was 85 years old. Beloved husband of the late RoseMary Scardulla Tusa. Loving father of Dr. Joseph E. Tusa and Annemarie Tusa and father-in-law of Maria D. Tusa. Adoring grandfather of Kristin E. Romero (Martin), Lauren R. Walker, Rose M. Tusa and Ada F. Tusa. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Tusa and Anna Rizzuto Tusa. Brother of Rosalie Riccobono, Paul Tusa, and Margaret Naccarella, as well as the late Josephine Riccobono, Joseph Tusa, Anna Mae LaMarca, and Vincent Tusa. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA for the past 14 years. A graduate of Tulane University with a degree in Education, majoring in Mathematics, and also a graduate of Loyola University School of Pharmacy where he graduated first in his class. Retired pharmacist and former owner of Parkway Rexall Drugs in Terrytown and Tusa Drugs in Harvey. Usher and member of the Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville. Longtime volunteer at Lake-view Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass and burial will be private. Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral Home of Covington, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jun. 19, 2009.

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Robert Coombs

July 20, 2019

I was eating crabs at their restaurant when I was 7 years old that's where I learned to eat blue crabs We lived Next door to them on Spencer st. If any of the family reads this we are the Coombs family Brad is still alive Hes 85 Josephine passed at 77 they God-bless you guys

June 23, 2009

Dear Dr. Joe and Annemarie,
Our prayers and thoughts are constantly with you and your entire beautiful family in the loss of your dear, wonderful, and loving father. Frank was such a gentle man and I have so many wonderful memories of him and your beautiful mother. They played a special role in my life as well as the two of you. I loved them both very much and I will definitely miss them. We send our love to all of you and hope to see you one Saturday. Do take care. Love and Lots of HUGS, Charlene and Ed

Joe and Renee Macaluso and Family

June 19, 2009

Dear Joe, Anne Marie and family,
We were saddened to hear of Frank's passing. He was always a kind and gentle person and he will be fondly remembered. Our prayers are with you all at this time.

Lloyd Moulliet

June 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 19, 2009

Our Lakeview Volunteers and our entire community have lost a wonderful spirit. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Tusa family. Our prayers are with the family at this time. He will be missed. His final work at our Hospital was at the Visitors Desk,
where he served with Ray Kinler, Gloria Pitello, and yours truly,
Cookie Zibilich. May God welcome him, and be your comfort.

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