Herbert Joseph Gusman, Sr., age 80, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA was born on October 27, 1940 to the union of the late Henry Gusman and Alice Trieste DeCoud Gusman. Herbert was lifted up through the gates of Heaven when he departed this earthly life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents, Herbert was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda Gusman of 42 years and also preceded in death by his late wife, Dorothy Gusman and Cheryl Brown; brothers, Henry Gusman (Gwen) and Errol Gusman (Yolanda). Survivors include his children, Cynthia Dussett, Herbert Gusman, Jr., (Cynthia) Brian Gusman, Phillip Dussett (Cynthia), Tyrone B. Gusman and Chanel Thompson (Brian), Tammy Brown, Tyrone Gusman (Lashawn), Torron Brown, Terrance Gusman (Nakada), Natisha Beardon and Bianka Mitchell; Siblings, Trieste Reed (Walter), Allen Gusman (Glinda), Gary Gusman (Linda), Louvinia Hunt (Jules) and Denise Younger (Paul); thirty grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, other relatives and friends. A funeral service honoring the life of Herbert Joseph Gusman, Sr. will be held at Gentilly Baptist Church, 5141 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 11 a.m. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 10 a.m. in the church. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, everyone in attendance is required to adhere to all restrictions.