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Salvador Anzelmo Obituary
Mr. Salvador "Sam" Anzelmo, 93, of DeLand, FL passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Fran, by his side, on June 1, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and PTSD. Sam graduated from Warren Easton High School and then attended Louisiana State University. He volunteered to serve his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was awarded two Purple Hearts. After the war, Sam attended Loyola Law School, earning his degree in 1950. His distinguished legal career spanned over 60 years in New Orleans, during which time he continued his service to others as a member of the Louisiana Legislature for 12 years and then as the City Attorney of New Orleans from 1979 to 1986. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anzelmo and Gaetana Campagna Anzelmo, brother, Vincent Anzelmo and sisters Rosalie Anzelmo, Angelina Marshall, Nancy D'Antoni, and precious granddaughter, Stephanie Borne. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved and devoted wife of 26 years, Frances Thompson Anzelmo, two loving step-daughters, Terri Stewart of DeLand and Tonya Michelle Stewart McAdam (Keith) of Durham, NC, his four cherished children from a previous marriage, Jean Borne (Dunnie) of Harahan, LA, Don Anzelmo (Ana) of Monroe, LA, David Anzelmo (Tara) of Kenner, LA, and Tommy Anzelmo (Sandy) of Harahan, LA. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and three great-grand-children. Having been blessed with a blended family, Mr. Anzelmo also has numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition, he is survived by brothers-in-law, Eddie Thompson of Houston, TX, George Thompson of Lafayette, LA and sisters-in-law Helen Thompson Magruder of Vicksburg, MS, and Kathy Thompson Richard of Covington, LA. Sam will long be remembered for his contributions to Louisiana Law and Loyola Law School, public service to his community, and devotion to his church. He was a spirited LSU Tiger, and treasured his New Orleans Saints. He was laid to rest with full military honors on Friday, June 6 at 11:00 A.M. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a charity of your choice. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for the professional care given to Mr. Anzelmo by the Halifax Health Team under the direction of Dr. Lyle Wadsworth, the Eucharist Ministry of Volusia County, and especially to Sam's personal caregiver, Ms. Nichole Mulroney, CNA. You are invited to share your memories with the family at www.lankfordfuneralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
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T
April 13, 2019
Sam, it's me! We think of you every day! I'm so grateful to have had a dad like you to help me through the years. You are still very missed. We love you!
Terri
September 28, 2015
Papa, God blessed me with two fathers when he brought you into my family decades ago. I am eternally grateful for your paternal role in my life; you exhibited unconditional love, sage guidance, kindness, generosity, dignity and grace all the days I knew you. Thank you and your loving wife (my mother) for teaching me about prayer, devotion, love, kindness, and forgiveness. You live in my memory, and prayers of gratitude, every hour of every day. You are loved and missed, but it's comforting knowing you are with your heavenly Father, your beloved Jesus Christ, your own Mother and Father, as well as the other kindred human souls you loved as 'friends' and 'extended family' in the 93 years you were here on Earth, some of whom are now in Heaven with you. Your legacy of goodness lives on in those whose lives you touched. Thank you with all my heart for the impression you made on my life. Rest in peace, Sam a/k/a/ "Papacito" Love & prayers of gratitude and respect to you always... Terri
elizabeth arata-wilson
June 14, 2014
fran, sal was amazing man iam so sorry for your loss. you were precious couple in jesus name amen.
Terry McIntosh
June 13, 2014
David, I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. You, your dad and your family are in my prayers!!
TerryMc
Bob Angelle
June 13, 2014
Tommy, your father was a great lawyer and a great man. He had a full and productive life and left an example for us of the way law should be practiced. I'm glad to have known him.
Franciene Cannon
June 12, 2014
David I'M VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER'S PASSING, I'LL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS, RUFFLE & READY.
June 12, 2014
To the Anzelmo Family, my deepest regrets. For almost 30 years I knew Sal as a co-counsel, an opponent, and friend but best of all, as someone I always respected for his professionalism and intregrity. He was a credit to the Bar and the Ccommunity. I am so sorry that I was out of the City and could not pay my respects in person. Frank Dudenhefer
Ben Morris
June 12, 2014
Rest in Peace - A great citizen and soldier.
Steven Griffith
June 12, 2014
So sorry to hear of Sal's passing....He was a good man....and an inspiriration to many ....May he rest in peace...
Colin Sherman
June 11, 2014
Tommy, Don, and Families,
My condolences on your dad's passing. I did not know your dad personally but I have to assume that your passion for our beloved profession that still exists after all these years must come from your dad, at least in part. Again, sorry to hear the news.
Colin
Phil Reason
June 11, 2014
I briefly met Sal while doing work for he and Tommy at their law office. He was kind and seemed to have an intelligent fire kindled within his eyes. My heart goes out to his family and his colleagues.
wilma irvin
June 10, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lewis
June 10, 2014
So sorry for this great loss to the family. There is a depth of compassion felt for you. The loving-kindness of God can sustain you now and in the days ahead. May you find a measure of comfort in the loving support of each other and in the loving memories you share.
Barbara E Adams
June 10, 2014
Tommy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time. I hope you will all find comfort in knowing that your dad is enjoying eternal peace and happiness. May your dad rest in peace!
Judge James Dennis
June 10, 2014
With deepest sympathy.
Karla Feliu Yent
June 10, 2014
Tommy & family...
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I pray that our Lord may wrap His arms around you & comfort you during this difficult time. Keep his memories alive in your hearts until you meet again..........
I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.
June 10, 2014
May the God of comfort be with your family at this difficult time.
Susan Mallory
June 9, 2014
Dear Tommy and Jana, My condolences to you and your family on your grandfather's passing.
Gina S
June 9, 2014
On June 6th I attended the 70th anniversary commemoration of D Day at the museum. I looked into the eyes of those veterans honored and could only imagine their experience. I am a stranger but wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Anselmo's family for his service to our country. I made that my promise on June 6th, to thank every veteran I see or read about in some way. They were the greatest generation by far! Thank you for allowing me to post. God bless you.
Sharon Williams
June 9, 2014
Tommy and family so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the memories you have of your dad continue to a comfort for you in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 8, 2014
Fran,
Sam was such a person. I am sure he will be greatly missed. You were a precious couple and we treasure the memories of being with you both.
Patsy & Boyd
June 8, 2014
Fran,
Sam was such a person. I am sure he will be greatly missed. You were a precious couple and we treasure the memories of being with you both.
Patsy & Boyd
Niles Hellmers
June 8, 2014
Tommy, sorry to hear about your father's passing he was active and made an impact on our community. Niles Hellmers
J. B. Kiefer
June 7, 2014
Sammy lived his entire life as a gentle gentle man of absolute integrity. In 1973, I shared time with him in the course of representing the City of New Orleans at the Constitutional Convention. He was my mentor and advisor. He always had his hand on the political pulse of those in attendance. The fact that we shared such a rich experience together will always be remembered.Please accept my deepest sympathy.
David Tardo
June 6, 2014
Dear Jean and Family, we are very sorry for the lost of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David and Cindy Tardo
June 6, 2014
I pray that God will continue to give your family strength and peace during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lynell B
Dallas, TX
June 6, 2014
Our prayers are with you. Your father had a wonderful life.
Kathy Celestine & Genia Davis
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