Robert J. Armbruster Sr.

Robert Joseph Armbruster, Sr., age 85, of Metairie, LA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in his home. He was born on June 5, 1934, in New Orleans, LA, and he married Linda Labanca Armbruster in New Orleans, LA, on April 23, 1955. Together, they raised five children. Bob retired from Entergy (N.O.P.S.I.) in 1994 after 40 years of service. He was a founding parishioner, reader, and usher of St. Angela Merici Church where he received a St. Louis Medallion Cross for services to the parish. He was also an alumnus of Jesuit High School Class of ’52 and a graduate of Loyola University ‘68. Bob was an active participant of the Ursuline Academy Parents’ Club, including parking cars on Ursuline’s campus for early Saints games played at Tulane stadium. He served as bookkeeper for the Old Ursuline Convent Cookbook "Recipes and Reminiscences of New Orleans", and volunteered for the Ursuline Mission Day Fair. Bob served as a class captain for his Jesuit class reunions. He reigned as the fiftieth King of Alhambra in ’96. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends, spoiling his grandchildren and watching war movies. Bob was a resident of New Orleans and Metairie for 85 years. Bob will be remembered by his loving children: Deborah, Robert Jr. (Louise), Amy, Miriam (the late Bob Davis) and Paul (Leslie). He is also survived by his grandchildren; Blair A. Tiller (Ryan), Bobby Davis, Amanda Davis, Destinee Armbruster, Michael, Matthew, Mark, and Mitchell Armbruster; sister Claire Rose Armbruster Wetta and sister-in-law Ruby Armbruster Legner. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Linda, beloved parents, Otto H. and Emily B. Armbruster and in-laws Francis J. and Rita B. Labanca; siblings Otto H., Jr. , George J., Bernard C., William J., and Anna Louise “Deesie” Armbruster Larocca; sisters-in-law Iris, Marlene, Evelyn and Catherine “Kay” Armbruster; brothers-in-law Salvador Larocca, Walter Wetta and Harry Legner. Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2020 from 9 am to 12 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 12 pm in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Masses be celebrated in his honor. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.