Marcus Usprich dies unexpectedly; funeral held

MARCUS D. USPRICH, a salesman, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Tulane Medical Center. He was 50 years old.

Known by friends and family as “Corky,” he was a longtime salesman for Zales Jewelry, known for his wonderful sense of humor and an impish appreciation for rock music. In recent years he specialized in the sale of vintage toys.

A native of New Orleans, Usprich was a graduate of Bellfaire Jewish Children’s Bureau (JCB) in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located just outside of Cleveland.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Huber Usprich; fraternal twins Julia and Edwin Usprich; his brother Jonathan Hal Usprich of St. Louis, MO. and Naomi Usprich Kirby of Melbourne, Australia.

Graveside services were held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28 at Jewish Burial Rites Cemetery, 4321 Frenchmen Street. Rabbi Yossi Nemes officiated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family are appreciated at 310B Ormond Meadows Drive, Destrehan, LA 70047.

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home of Metairie was in charge of arrangements. For more information call 504-835-231.