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.
Cynthia Lewis says:
January 25, 2022
Alyne,
I have such fond memories of visiting in your home when we taught together at Magnolia Woods. I reaped the benefits of the the garden grown with great expertise and even greater love. Likewise, I cherish the memories of all the gatherings we had at a Barbara’s where folks from Independence we’re well represented! I know Mr. Louis is one of the top caretakers of God’s garden.
Much love to you and your family.
Louie
Barbara Chatterton Gobus says:
January 25, 2022
Dear Alyne,
Such a dear man. I am so sorry. I always enjoyed speaking with him at Tai Chi about gardening, plants and flowers. With a ready smile and a big heart, he was a treasure.
I hope your happy memories of your life together will bring a measure of comfort at this difficult time and I send much love to you and your family.
Barbara Gobus
Michelle Carona says:
January 27, 2022
Liz and family-
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family to find peace and grace in the wonderful memories of your sweet daddy.
Jim Fallon says:
January 31, 2022
Keith so sorry for your loss of your dad. You all will be in our prayers.
Jim Fallon
Keith Anzalone says:
February 3, 2022
Thanks Jim. I hope all is well with you.
Keith Anzalone
Jennifer Smith Culotta says:
February 11, 2022
Dear Mrs. Anzalone, Liz, Kenny, Mary,& entire Anzalone & Webre Families,
I am so deeply sorry over the loss of Mr. Anzalone. He was such a kind man, and I just always remember he was gardening all the time! He grew such wonderful fresh veggies! I know that he was so dedicated to his wife and family, and he will be sorely missed. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much Love,
Jennifer Smith Culotta