Eddie Touro Sr.

Loyola’s Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery (New Orleans)
September 22, 2008
Craig Patrick Authement
September 24, 2008
Loyola’s Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery (New Orleans)
September 22, 2008
Craig Patrick Authement
September 24, 2008

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Eddie Touro Sr., 86, a native of Grand Isle, La., and a resident of Cut Off, La., died Monday, September 22.


He is survived by his wife, Verna Touro; one son, Eddie Touro Jr. and wife Mary Ann; two daughters, Marion Touro and Jeannie Smith and husband Bobby; two brothers; three sisters; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre and Mariah Touro; one son, Andrew Touro; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and four brothers.

He was a crab fisherman and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Full Gospel-Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano, La.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, at Lighthouse Worship Center with a religious service to follow. He will be buried at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements.

Eddie Touro Sr.