Tony Joseph Guzzardo

"Tony Joseph Guzzardo passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 of natural causes at the age of 90, a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. Tony served his country in the US Army from 1944-1946. During WWII he fought in The Battle of the Bulge and the Rhineland earning the rank of 1st Sergeant with medals including the EAMETO Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War Two Victory Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge with 2nd award. He came back home and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University and became a Chemist with Kaiser Aluminum until retirement. Tony was an usher at St. Louis King of France, he also loved fishing. He is survived by his daughters; Carol Ann Guzzardo, Sandra Guzzardo Ganel and Lisa Denise Guzzardo, sons; Alex "Petey" Guzzardo and Chris Guzzardo, sisters; Fannie Guzzardo Schittone and Lou Guzzardo Macaluso, brother; John Thomas "JT" Guzzardo, 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Ina Marie Causey Guzzardo, Parents; Joe and Sadie Guzzardo, son; Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Guzzardo, granddaughter; Janelle Marie Box and a brother; Sam Guzzardo. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East 11000 Florida Blvd. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 starting at 5:00pm until 9:00pm with reciting of the Rosary at 7:00pm. Visitation on Friday, January 20, 2017 will be at St. Louis King of France starting at 9:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am conducted by Rev. Michael Allello with a graveside service to follow at 12:30pm in the Colonial Cemetery in Independence. Pallbearers will be Jason Box, Kenny Guzzardo, Dr. Brett East,Jr., Jeremy Guzzardo, Jared Guzzardo and Andrew Guzzardo, Honorary Pallbearers are Ben Guzzardo and Mark Guzzardo. Tony was a Master Gardner who maintained his gardens year round and gave away everything he grew to anyone. As said by a friend "Mr. Tony could grow something if it was upside down".  His most precious was his "Satsumas" and everyone had to take some. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.