Samuel John "Sammy" Scurria

Samuel John "Sammy" Scurria obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

Samuel Scurria Obituary

Resident and native of Baton Rouge, a well known retired insurance salesman he passed away February 26, 2013 at St. Clare Manor at the age of 83. Memorial visitation will be Thursday February 28, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Survived by his wife of 63 years Betty Ramirez Scurria; daughters, Gerri Chesson and son-in-law Andrew Chesson and Susan Scurria Moore; sons, Michael Scurria and Stephen Scurria and wife Denise; sister, Josephine Scurria; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by twin sister Rose Ann DeLaune; son-in-law, Jerry Moore. He was a graduate of Catholic High and Baton Rouge Business College. Known to many as Scotch, he was an outstanding amateur golfer with nine hole-in-ones and a US Marine Corps Veteran.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2013.
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My sincere condolences to the Scurria family. My father, Coach Tommy McCoin, played golf with him for many years and always spoke highly of him. I know he will be missed.

Stephanie McCoin

March 3, 2013

Aunt Betty, Mike, Gerry, Steven, Susan and family. Heaven needed another angel with a passion for golf! Uncle Sam's cheerful spirits will live in our hearts forever! He will be missed. With deepest heartfelt sympathy. Tom, Elba, Ashley and Geoff DeLaune

DeLaune Family

March 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard & Joyce Janes

February 28, 2013

To Mike & family,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I have fond memories of all the golf I played with Scotch and friends at Shenandoah CC. He will be missed.

Lee Fortier

February 28, 2013

Sorry to see about Sammy's passing. He was in my class at Catholic High. And he and Brezzy were always entertaing the class.

Coleman Montero

February 28, 2013

I wish I could be with the family now. I send everyone my love! Grandpa was an amazing man! Everyone liked him and everyone loved to play golf with him. Some of my favorite times as a kid were when we'd go to the golf range and Grandpa would call out to us over the loud speaker "fix your form". I'll miss him dearly. Love you Gramps

Capt. Adam Moore

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace Mr. Sammy. God bless the Scurria family

Rick Marshall

February 27, 2013

Little Scotch and Siblings: Sorry to learn of your Dad passing away. He was a fixture within the B.R. Golf community and was loved and respected by all. He was a tough, self taught golf competitor who never knew the meaning of "Quit." Soctch always had good things to say and was one of the most "Non-Judgemental" people I knew. Not once did I ever hear him say anything negative about anyone,nor did I hear anyone say anything negative about Scotch.He was always fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. God Bless Scotch.

Bobby Coxe

February 27, 2013

Betty, mike Gerry, Susan and Steven we are so sorry and extremely saddened with this news. Sam is in so many of my childhood memories and now even my children's. Love you all
Jim Coxe

Jim Coxe

February 27, 2013

Mike, so sorry to hear of Mr. Scotch's passing. Your Dad was such good friends with my family. We will keep You and Your Family in our prayers.

Skipper Rawls

February 27, 2013

Mike, Steve and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Sammy. He was always a great guy to be around and I know that he will be missed.
God's blessings to the family.

David Sharpe

February 27, 2013

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