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This second creature was Al Scramuzza. Scramuzza, a spectacularly successful New Orleans seafood vendor who died May 11 at age 97, was widely credited with popularizing crawfish in the city.

Al Scramuzza, the legendary 'Crawfish King' of New Orleans, passed away at 97. Discover how he made crawfish popular with his iconic Seafood City and catchy jingle. Skip Navigation.

Funeral planned for Al Scramuzza, New Orleans’ beloved 'Crawfish King' The funeral will be held on Monday, May 19 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home. To stream WWL TV on your phone, you need the WWL TV app.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Funeral services have been announced for Al Scramuzza, the legendary New Orleans seafood dealer who is credited with bringing crawfish to the masses in the early 1950s.

Al Scramuzza, the ‘Crawfish King’ and a New Orleans Folk Hero, Dies at 97. After retiring from the seafood business at 66, he threw himself into mentoring children and rescuing addicts. By .