He was born in New Orleans and lived most of his life in Chalmette where he owned and operated Ansardi’s Bar and Seafood. He graduated from Holy Cross High School and attended LSU. Son of the late Lionel and Rosina Ansardi and brother of the late Elizabeth Honoré. He will be greatly missed by his children: Glenn Ansardi, Peggy Ariatti, Tammy Lacassagne, Ben Ansardi, Jr., Amy Oliver and Jamie Campbell, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am
at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will be in St. Louis #3 Cemetery.
Condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.