Lawrence Shields Ruth Jr.

Lawrence “Bubby” Shields Ruth, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 12:45 p.m. at the Covenant Home in New Orleans surrounded by his loving family. He was the retired owner of L & L Laminating, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Lawrence Shields Ruth, Sr. and Mary Louise Girault Ruth; and a brother, William W. Ruth.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginger” Ruth (Caronna); one daughter, Melissa Ann Ruth deBouchel; two sons, Mark C. Ruth of Purvis, MS, and Lawrence J. “Bubby” Ruth of New Orleans, LA; two sisters, Mary Louise Ruth-Ziebart of Berkeley, CA and Jane R. Mickal of Metairie, LA; two brothers, David A. Ruth of Metairie, LA and John G. Ruth of Gretna, LA; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Redemptorist High School and a lifelong resident of Uptown New Orleans, and a longtime member of the Krewe of Thoth and float lieutenant.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow in St. Patrick #2 Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11: 00 a.m.

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