Dr. Samuel Joseph Cefalu

Dr. Samuel Joseph Cefalu obituary

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Samuel Cefalu Obituary

Dr. Samuel Joseph Cefalu, 87, passed away October 18, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born in Shreveport and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. S.J. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Santangelo Cefalu; daughters, Bridget Cefalu, Mary Barker (Marc), Lucia Dilg (Thomas), and Jeana Cefalu; and grandsons, Branden and Brock Barker, Tony and Michael Dilg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sarah Cefalu, and brother, August Cefalu. S.J. graduated from Catholic High School, Louisiana State University and Loyola Dental School. As a dentist he worked in Baton Rouge for nearly 50 years. Dr. Cefalu was a member of the American Dental Association, and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a Veteran of WWII, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Visitation will be at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Thursday, October 24, 2013 beginning at 9:00 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, Rev. Cleo Milano, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Thomas Dilg, Tony Dilg, Gordon Jones, Richard Lemoine, Gerald Rodgers, and Logan Hardie. Honorary pallbearer is Pvt. Michael Dilg. The family would like to thank Dr. Kaycee Weaver, as well as the other doctors and nurses at Baton Rouge General Hospital Bluebonnet for their care. Thank you also to the caregivers from Hospice In His Care. Online condolences may be placed at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27, 2013.
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Mrs. Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed a visit with you and Dr. Cefalu when I came in for treatment.

Janie Frickie

December 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Frankie Neal

November 4, 2013

Dear Rose and daughters, I am so sorrry for your loss. I am the only one left of my Raymond and Magherite Maggio family. Fond memories of S. J., August, Uncle Joe and Aunt Sara. ---Cousin Margaret Ann Maggio Ewing

Margaret Maggio Ewing

October 30, 2013

I am very honored to have been blessed by my brief friendship with an honorable and proud man. My thanks and sympathy to Dr. Cefalu's family and friends.

Kaycee Weaver

October 27, 2013

To the Cefalu family you have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

October 26, 2013

Dear Bridget, Mary, Lucia and Jeana, please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathy. My prayers are offered for you and your family's peace and comfort.

Roger Culotta

October 25, 2013

Mary, my condolences to you in the loss of your Dad. May the moments you shared give you comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the Cefalu Family. God Bless you, Vince Giaccone., Class of '73 BRHS

Vincent Giaccone

October 25, 2013

Bridget, and her family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you all will miss him very much.

Mary Margaret (LoBianco) Valentine

October 24, 2013

Bridget and all the family, know that my thoughts are with you at this time. I pray that your Dad's memories will soon bring you comfort. Find peace with one another.

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Juliette Hynes

October 23, 2013

Dear Bridget, Mary, Lucia and Jeana... my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies go out to you all as well as the rest of the family. I will keep you all, and your Dad, in my thoughts and prayers. Much love always!

Louis

Louis Herthum

October 23, 2013

To Lucia and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Holding you and your family in my heart and prayers. Miss you here in Baton Rouge. MaryMargaret

October 23, 2013

Mary & Marc,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Peltier-Roques

October 23, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Dennis & Tammy Haffner

October 22, 2013

Lucia,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Losing a dad is so hard. Be comforted in all he had to be proud of in his life and family. Sandy and Frank Phillips

October 22, 2013

Rose , Mary , Jeanna Lucia and Bridget.. My heartfelt condolences to you all... Many years ago I worked for Dr. Cefalu.. He was so kind and so before his time in dentistry and he taught me so much .. I will be forever grateful for that association. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers..

Mona Bernard

October 22, 2013

Best Dentist Ever.

Joseph Allison

October 22, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies on your fathers passing. He was a dear friend to my grandfather and will be missed.

May God Bless Your Family,
Cristy Richards
Granddaughter of Gerald Rodgers

October 21, 2013

Friends,
I am Bridget's friend from Grand Coteau, but was also a patient of Dr SJ for many many years. We shared many fishing stories and always enjoyed a good visit with he and Ms. Rose. I am so sorry for your loss.

October 21, 2013

Thank you for the opportunity you gave to our Hospice in His Care staff to assist in the care of Dr. Cefalu. We continue to remember you in prayers.

Director of Spiritual Care
and Bereavement

Bill Brewer

October 21, 2013

Bridget, Mary, Lucia, Jeana and Mrs Cefalu,
I am sorry to read of the passing of Dr. Cefalu. Although I knew him and the family for a short time, that time, I have fond memories of my years growing up in Baton Rouge and being graciously entertained by the family. Your own memories will keep him close to you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard Babin

October 21, 2013

Mary and Lucia,
I am so sorry about your dad. May God wrap his loving arms around you. Nancy Gremillion Bass

Nancy Bass

October 21, 2013

Remembering all the good times growing up together! Thoughts and prayers.

Joey & JaNiece Cefalu

October 21, 2013

My condolences to the family. I went to BRHS with 2 of their daughters.....Sincerely, Robert D. Huey

October 20, 2013

Lucia and Mary, Joe and I send our sympathies to you and your family.

Jeanie B.

October 20, 2013

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