Edward David Strassel

Edward David Strassel, Sr. passed away February 16, 2020 at the age of 84 with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 15, 1935 in New Orleans, the son of the late Edward C. Strassel and Mary Enola Heitmier Strassel. Survived by his daughter, Stephanie Strassel Haupt (Jimmy), and sons Edward David Stassel Jr. (Nicole), and Charles “Chuck” Strassel (Kristen) and grandchildren James Michael Haupt Jr., Kyle Eagan Haupt, Isabella Claire Strassel, Madeline Delery Strassel, Charlotte Elise Strassel and Giselle “GiGi” Lucy Strassel. Preceded in death by his three sisters, Emelda B. Maggio, Sr. Audrey M. Strassel, and Geraldine S. Meyer; two brothers, Herman Burmaster and Leslie “Pete” Strassel; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School, Class of 1953, and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola University in 1957. He then pursued his life-long passion of teaching mathematics at Martin Behrman High School, O. Perry Walker High School, and 35 years at Delgado Community College on the West Bank. He was on Officer of the U.S. Navy having served from June 19, 1957 to October 30, 1960. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, and most of all spending time with his family and adoring his six grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Holy Name of Mary Church, 400 Verret St., New Orleans, LA 70114 on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 12 noon Visitation will begin at 10AM. In lieu of flowers donation to Alzheimer's Association, ALZ.ORG. Online guestbook at www.greenwoodfh.com

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