Anthony John Sanchez Jr.

SANCHEZ Anthony John Sanchez Jr. Born August 13, 1918 Died April 10, 2009 Anthony Sanchez, Jr., age 90, surrounded by loving family was peacefully lifted home to his Heavenly Father on Good Friday, April 10, 2009. He lived his life devoted to God and family. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, watching baseball and listening to country music. He had a special place in his heart for his pet Pomeranian "Little Man". He was a warm and generous person with a gentle disposition and was endeared by all who knew him. While he was strong willed, hard-headed and stubborn, he was also filled with integrity, honesty, respect, courage, love and hard working. If anyone needed anything they knew whom to ask. He truly believed in sharing what little he had with those less fortunate than himself. He tried to instill those values in his children and all others that he met. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Even though he was weak and suffering from Dementia one of the last things he said to his granddaughter Laurie was "If you need any help please be sure to call me". He was a parishioner of St. Stephen Church. He resided at Malta Park Assisted Living Facility, until his last hospital stay at Touro Infirmary when he was transferred to Skilled Nursing at Woldenberg Village in Algiers, LA. He was a retired Longshoreman. Among other steamship agencies he worked for J.P. Florio, and T. Smith and Sons. Survivors include daughters June Sanchez, Joy Acosta, son-in-Law Ursin, sons Anthony Sanchez, III, daughter-in-Law Barbara Welker Sanchez, Charles Sanchez, Sr., daughter-in-law Carolyn Guillory Sanchez, grandchildren Lisa PaIisi (Vincent), Larry Acosta (Darnell), Laurie Frederick (Jeff), Lonnie Acosta, Charles Sanchez, Jr. (Jodi), Tommy Sanchez (Debbie), Tanya Sanchez Horan (Clint). Great grandchildren Jessica Frederick, Joshua Frederick, Lyndsey Acosta, Derek Acosta, Amanda Palisi, Vincent Palisi, Jr., Brennen Acosta, Sarah and Olivia Sanchez, Annabelle Horan, Special Sister-in-Law, Jessie Loretta Sellers and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his cherished and beloved wife of 62 years Horty Mae Sellers Sanchez, Parents Anthony John Sanchez, Sr. and Josephine Russell Sanchez Woolback, Sister: Selema Sanchez Rosato (Frank), Brothers Lloyd Sanchez (Ann), Joesph Sanchez (Anna), Half Brother Calvin Sanchez, Half Sisters Earline Sanchez Conckman, Elmire Sanchez Clesi, Joyce Sanchez Trahan Freeman, Step-sister Rita Bordes, Grandson, Anthony J. Sanchez IV, and Special Niece Carole Ann Rosato Mays. Special Thanks to all employees, staff and residents of Malta Park Assisted Living Facility, Doctors and staff of Touro Infirmary, Woldenberg Village and Dr. Jennifer Garretts who was more like a beloved member of our family. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home Chapel, 4900 Airline Hwy., Metairie, LA, at 1:00PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday immediately preceding the Mass beginning at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Mass will be celebrated by our treasured friend Rev. Patrick Kennedy, Janell Ockman will be Cantor for the Mass. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. Donations may be made in honor of his memory to St. Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict. LA 70457. Please sign Online Guestbook @ www.legacy.com.