Sam R. "Bum" Anselmo Jr.

A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and father-in-law, he passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in Baton Rouge. He was 86. A native of Baton Rouge, Mr. Anselmo was retired from Exxon Refinery with 38 years of service. He lived his life caring for his family, friends and relations. He was for many years an active participant in St. George Parish church activities. Mr. Anselmo was a World War II veteran who landed on the shores of Normandy 16 days after D-Day and fought courageously on the front lines until the end of the war. An avid fisherman and sportsman, he loved a good story and told wonderful jokes. He was naturally open, jovial and gregarious, and never met a stranger. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. Entombment in the St. George Catholic Church Mausoleum. Mr. Anselmo is survived by a daughter, Pamela Anselmo Dyer; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Sam E. Anselmo, and Lyman K. and Rachel S. Anselmo; a sister-in-law, Grace B. Anselmo; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Rozelia D. Anselmo; parents, Sam R. Sr. and Virginia Roppolo Anselmo; two brothers, Anthony and Joseph Anselmo; sister-in-law, Lucille DePriest Anselmo; two nephews, Greg and Mark Anselmo; and a granddaughter, Shemayne Anselmo Griffin. Pallbearers will be Lynn Anselmo, Randy Anselmo, Raymond "Bubba" Anselmo, Russell "Dusty" Anselmo, Brett Anselmo and Brock Anselmo. Honorary pallbearers are Joseph Anselmo, Russell Anselmo, Lawrence Roppolo and Sean Anselmo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations might be made to the Alzheimer's Association. The family extends many thanks to the director and staff of Sherwood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.