Louis Anzalone Jr.
October 06, 1931 - January 21, 2022
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Louis Anzalone Jr.
October 06, 1931 - January 21, 2022
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Dr. Louis Anzalone, Jr, age 90, passed away in Bellingham, Washington on Friday January 21, 2022. He was born in Independence, Louisiana, on October 6, 1931. He graduated from Independence High School in 1951. Since he was a standout football player in high school, he received a scholarship to Southeastern Louisiana College. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture 1954. He attended Louisiana State University and received a Master of Science in Plant Pathology in 1956 and a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1959. He was appointed as an Assistant Plant Pathologist in the Department of Plant Pathology, Louisiana State University doing research in breeding and selection of new disease resistant varieties of sugarcane. He was later made project leader of the sugarcane breeding and selection program, and in 1962 was made Associate Professor of Plant Pathology. In 1966 he was appointed by the Louisiana State University and Burden Foundation to act as general supervisor of research development for Burden Research Center. In 1988 he retired after 27 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, crabbing, spending time with family, and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He met his wife, Alyne Candiotto, in elementary school and the two spent seventy years together until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Alyne Candiotto Anzalone; daughters; Mary Virginia Anzalone Weil, Elizabeth (husband Kenny) Webre, sons; Kent (wife Denise) Anzalone, Keith (wife, Joline) Anzalone. He had 7 grandchildren: Charles Hernandez, Joshua Rayburn, Jona Rayburn, Blake (wife, Brooklyn) Webre, Ashley Webre, Kristin Anzalone, and Kayla (husband, Clayton) Whitney. He had 5 great grandchildren: Chase Hernandez, Collin Rayburn, Elaina Rayburn, Caton Whitney, and Keeley Whitney.
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13 responses to Louis Anzalone Jr.
Barbara Candiotto says:
January 24, 2022
He was a wonderful Uncle and I learned so much from him throughout the years. I will miss my talks with him they always were uplifting. Love Barbara Candiotto
Holly Gauthier says:
January 24, 2022
Growing up with Uncle Louis & Aunt Alyne was always a treat. Uncle Louis the beautiful garden, me & Liz would pick carrots right from the dirt , and so many other vegetables. When they would come on their yearly visit at mom & dad’s we’d all fish & eat too much! My Emily has really missed the visits because of Covid. Love you Aunt Alyne, Mary, Liz, Kent and Keith 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Holly
Anne Mosness says:
January 24, 2022
Louis and Ale, my favorite couple, always charming and inspirational and good humored. Louis shared information about plants when I moved to a nearly bare yard and my grape arbor needed his expertise, since grape growing was one of many skills that made his story telling so delightful and informative. Lots of love to Ale and family and thank you for sharing Louis with friends and neighbors. He will be remembered with great affection.
Diane says:
January 24, 2022
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Diane says:
January 24, 2022
Louis and Alyne Anzalone have been amazing
friends to my parents Charlie and Sally Lapuma
Canale their entire lives. They are our extended
family. The miles between our parents never
kept them apart. Annual visits and weekly
phone visits kept them extremely close. My
favorite memory is the love Louis and Alyne
shared. They absolutely adored their marriage
and wonderful life together. To say Louis will be
missed by our family is an understatement. I’m
certain my daddy will continue to share
beautiful memories with us through many
stories of their lifelong friendship.
Tammie and Burk Smith says:
January 25, 2022
We are so sad to hear of Louis’ passing. He was a kind and gentle man. We were honored to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ale and the family.