Salvador Frederick Buras

Sal (Salvador) Frederick Buras left this life suddenly on the evening of July 2nd, 2020. He leaves behind his wife, Rebecca Landy Buras (whom he loved dearly despite their differences); his three beloved children, Kelli Buras, Kory Buras (Liane), and Kerry Buras (Danielle); his beautiful grandchildren, Tyler, Alivia, Sebastian, and Evelyn Rose. Sal also leaves behind his faithful brothers, Charles Buras (Robin), Miacheal Buras (Isabelle), Louis Buras, and sister, Monica Buras Robichaux (deacon Will). He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews and many loyal friends. He was also a devoted brother in law and friend to Edward Landry and Donald Landry. Sal is preceded in death by his parents Edward L. Buras, Sr. and Grace Marie (Mary) Todaro Buras, and his brothers, Anthony Buras and Edward L. Buras, Jr. Sal was a lifelong skilled Master Carpenter who took pride in every project his hands touched. He grew up on the westbank in Marrero, Louisiana in a loving home consisting of five rowdy boys headed by an Italian mother and a French father, so there was never a shortage of good cooking around. Sal was born into this life on July 7th, 1955 and departed on July 2nd, 2020, just a few days short of his eligibility for retirement benefits… he was correct in his prediction of “I’ll never see a dime of that money!”. Sal was a man with a very kind heart who would work tirelessly to help out a friend or stranger in need. He was an honest man who would let you know his opinion (good or bad), and he loved to crack jokes (good or bad). He enjoyed festivals and good food, especially gumbo and potato salad sandwiches. He loved to cook and was pretty good at coming with culinary creations. He was quite a “rare finds and unique treasures” collector, most of which he swore would be worth something “someday”. What made him happiest was to just sit down with family and friends, drink a beer, and talk about old times. He was a unique individual who was always true to his word. He was rich in spirit and in love and devotion to his family and friends. He was respected and hardworking all of his life, Rest In Peace now Sal… you will be dearly missed. Per Sal’s request, he did not wish to have a formal funeral so a small private closure ceremony for immediate family will be held at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery in Covington. Instead of flowers, Sal would hope that you will do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness in his name for an individual for family in need. A Celebration of Life party with lots of beer toasting will be held in Sal’s honor for all of his family and friends at a later date once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Salvador Frederick Buras

July 7, 1955 - July 2, 2020