Edwin F. Stacy Jr.

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Ed Stacy. He died peacefully at the age of 86 on July 17th. Survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Stacy; his children, Mark (Debbie) Stacy, Erin (Bill) Carl, Eric (Kerry) Stacy and Greg (Joan) Stacy; grandchildren, Scott (Tia) Stacy, Kelly Stacy and great grandchild, Grant Stacy. Ed was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Gravois Stacy; father, Edwin F. Stacy Sr.; his sisters, Alison Walsh, Brenda Borges and Carolynn Barela; lastly his grandson, Matthew Carl.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Ed graduated Jesuit High School, Tulane University and completed his graduate studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. After Seattle, he was hired to head up the development of the tuna canning industry in Mississippi where he designed and built the Bluff Creek Golden Fin Tuna Factory. A second processing plant was on the drawing board in Havana, Cuba where he established “Pasqueres Internationalis,” and international tuna center using Japanese boats, Cuban workers and a U.S. sales force, only to have it closed by Fidel Castro prior to completion.

At Jesuit High School, he was instrumental in setting up the first Jesuit Wrestling Teams and was a multiyear state champion. An award to the outstanding student wrestler who excelled in the sport and academics is given annually in his name. Ed graduated in honors in 1949.

At Tulane University, he was Vice-President of the freshman class, Secretary of the senior class, President of Pi’ Kappa Alpha Fraternity, President of the Adelphons Fraternity Group and a member of the student body honor board.

Military service followed Tulane where he was classified as a research biologist and worked in the field of Biological Warfare Prevention and Detection; his work there has always remained classified.

After Castro terminated the tuna canning operation in Havana, Ed found himself in the Biloxi Seafood Canning Industry for Carnation Milk’s pet food division. Wanting to work at a corporate level, he left to join New York Life’s Field Forces working with oil field offshore executives, which became his life’s work. He worked in the field of estate conservation. He was a speaker at their chairman’s council and had speaking engagements around the country, Asia and the Caribbean. He was a charter member of their chairman’s council, million dollar round table, top of the table and served as member of the industry’s top twenty group in New Orleans.

As a member of Bissonet Country Club, he served on the board, President of the club and editor of the bulletin.

During his active working years, he served as a panel chairman of the United Way’s Allocation Committee and their board.

Ed also served as President of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans.

Throughout his lifetime, Ed continued to pursue an intense interest in photography, hunting, fishing especially offshore scuba diving and underwater ecological research worldwide as a member of CEDAM, an international team on contract to the Smithsonian Institute.

He was a member of the Bacchus Krewe for 45 years and served as the Lieutenant of his float from 1996 until he retired in 2008.

Important to him was a continued patronage and support to NOMA, Friends of City Park, WYES, The United Way, The KAM Foundation and numerous other groups.

Ed’s love of travel began as a child and continued throughout his life, taking him, along with his beloved wife Phyllis, to 63 countries including Jungle Treks through Central America and Africa.

Ed lived his life with great pride and love for his family and friends, many of whom he knew from grade school. He always tried to live with the Jesuit motto, A.M.D.G., (For the Greater Glory of God). He will be forever missed by his family and friends.

Mass will be celebrated at St. Philip Neri Church at Noon, July 28, 2018. Visitation for family and friends to begin at 10:30am.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.