Retired furniture rep Lester Scheinuk burial today

LESTER SCHEINUK, a retired furniture manufacturer’s representative, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2015 after a long illness. He was 86.

Scheinuk, a New Orleans native, attended Alcee Fortier High School and graduated from Tulane University. A member of Gates of Prayer for many years, Scheinuk had also been a regular attendant at Temple Sinai.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edna “Patsy” Scheinuk, a daughter Devorah “Devie” Freedman (Dr. Aaron), a son David Scheinuk (Mary Lynn), five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Graveside services will be conducted today at the Garden of Memories, 4900 Airline Drive, in Metairie at 2:30 p.m. Rabbi Ed Paul Cohn will officiate.