He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Tusa and Anna Rizutto Tusa; late siblings, Josephine Tusa Riccobono, Rosalie Tusa Riccobono, Anna Mae Tusa LaMarca, Frank Thomas Tusa, Joseph Anthony Tusa, and Vincent Paul Tusa.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Paciera Tusa; son, Paul Christopher Tusa (Mary Ann Glynn Tusa); grandson, Owen Joseph Tusa; and sister, Margaret Tusa Naccarella (Anthony).
Paul graduated from St. Joseph’s Seminary College, University of Colorado, and Loyola Law School. He was best known for practicing pharmacy in Gentilly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a graveside service will follow at Metairie Cemetery.
