Stanley John Sarrazin

He was born in New Orleans on November 13, 1930 to his loving parents John J. Sarrazin and Melvina Bernard Sarrazin who predeceased him. He is survived by son Adam D. Sarrazin, grandson Stanly Adam Sarrazin, sister Alice Sarrazin Brennan, niece Kathy Brennan, nephews Ed and David Brennan, several great nephews and nieces, former wife Cynthia Sarrazin, and many friends.

Stanley was a celebrated and beloved classically trained pianist and teacher. After graduating from Warren Easton High School, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. He received his Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music at Florida State University, Tallahassee, and Southeastern University, Hammond, Louisiana. He continued his music studies in Germany with recording concert pianist Karl Engel, and in Colorado Springs with conductor Antonia Brico.

As a musician and teacher, he was active in New York City and the New Orleans area. His involvements included theatre music direction at Le Petit, former Music Carnival, Playmakers and other venues, chamber music, hotel, country club and private occasion music, composing, accompanist, and church musician. He influenced many private students, coaching several for contests, and college. With a distinctive deep voice, he did voice-overs and announcing for radio and commercials. He was a piano technician, maintained a piano shop in New Orleans, and was Liberace’s piano tuner when he came to New Orleans in the 1980’s.

Those who knew Stanley enjoyed his quick witticisms, command of the German language, occasional outbursts in French, intellect, positivity, and joy of life. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA.

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Stan’s name, please choose a local charity of your choice. To sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Thanks to John Hainkel Rehab and Nursing for the good care given to Stan over the last 3 years. Arrangements entrusted to Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home.