Edwin Tanenbaum is buried Aug. 6

EDWIN “ED’ “TIPTOE” and “POPPA” TANENBAUM passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 3, 2020.  He was 91.

Born in Brooklyn, NY., Tanenbaum contracted polio at the age of 2, but his family sacrificed to get him the best treatments available, and despite the lingering effects of the disease for the remainder of his long life, his strength and spirit allowed him to live it fully.

He moved to New Orleans with his family at the age of 8, where as a youth he was active in sports, loved basketball, yet was quick to say that “you don’t measure a man’s worth from head to toe, but through his mind.”

Following his chosen educational path, he attended Tulane University and later enjoyed a successful sales career in the women’s wholesale clothing business. He was widely revered as a mentor for other salesmen as he rose in the ranks of sales executives.

Tanenbaum had a lifelong love for thoroughbred racing and was at one time appointed a commissioner with the Louisiana State Racing Commission.

He was a natural storyteller and enthralled friends and families with his stories and regaling them will his acquired wordly wisdom. Fluent in Yiddish, Tanenbarum particularly enjoying singing Yiddish folk songs to his family members.

Tanenbaum’s lust for life taught him the value of a good Cuban cigar and how best to play poker and other games of chance.  

He is survived by his wife of many years, Judith ‘Juju’ Schacter; his children Rian, Bret and Tara; his brother Elliott Tanenbaum and six grandchildren

Memorial donations are suggested to Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade, Metairie, LA 70002.

Private family graveside services were held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Chevra Thilim Memorial Park with Rabbi David Gerber officiating.

Arrangements were by Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com