Comeaux Furniture, Appliance and Mattress is closing its doors after more than 70 years in business, marking the end of an era for one of the New Orleans area’s longtime retailers.
Owner Michael Comeaux, who runs the business started by his father, is closing the store because he is ready to retire and there aren’t any other family members interested in succeeding him, according to store manager Matt Cura.
Comeaux’s has a main showroom on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie and a warehouse outlet store on Euphrosine Street in Central City.
“We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers and dedicated staff for their support over the past 72 years,” said Michael Comeaux in a prepared statement.
Comeaux’s father, Sterling “Buddy” Comeaux, opened the original Comeaux’s in 1953. It was located in a 400-square-foot storefront…
