In Loving Memory

Charles Joseph Anselmo, Sr.

8/11/1939 — 3/10/2021

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Charles Joseph Anselmo, Sr., 81, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on August 11, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to his parents, Joseph Anselmo and Lena DeJohn Anselmo. Charles was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Bishop Byrne High School. He earned his degree in Pharmacy from the University of Houston. Charles was the owner and operator of Cambridge Pharmacy in Groves. After retirement, he worked at Market Basket Pharmacy and Lovoi and Sons Pharmacy in Beaumont. He served as President of the American-Italian Cultural Club and a life time member of the Knights of Columbus. Charles was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and St. James Catholic Church. He had a deep passion for his faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Charles is survived by his loving wife, Jean Ann Modica Mosley-Anselmo of Port Neches; his daughter, Frannie Chatagnier and her husband, Ron of Port Arthur; his two sons, Charles J. Anselmo, Jr. and his wife, Cindi of Groves, Anthony Anselmo, Sr. and his wife, Connie of Groves; his step-daughter, Ashley McGehee and her husband, Mark of Evergreen, Colorado; his step-son, Richard Taylor Mosley of Norman, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Jessica Anselmo White, Katy Hearne-Church, Chas Anselmo, Anthony Anselmo, Jr., Victoria Anselmo, Blake Chatagnier, Blair Chatagnier, Brody Chatagnier; his step grandchildren, Todd Mosley, Moira Mosley, Maddie McGehee, Jackson McGehee and Kristle Berry; his two great-grandchildren, Mila and Brexton White. He is also survived by his brother, Louis Anselmo and his wife, Sparkle of Port Neches along with several nieces and nephews.

Of all the things in his life, his greatest love was his family. He put his family above all else and taught his children to do the same. This was his gift. He was admired, honored and respected by his family. His love and traditions will be remembered and shared for generations to come.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 6:30 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. David Edwards, serving as celebrant. Entombment will be at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family request donations to be made to the American Diabetes Association in the memory of Charles. The family request all individuals attending the visitation and service to wear a face mask or facial covering for everybody‘s concern.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · 5:00 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Prayer Service

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619

Mass

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 · 10:00 AM

St. James Catholic Church, 3517 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, 77642

Burial

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 · 11:45 AM

Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 100 Block Street, Port Neches, 77651

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Barbara Ryan March 18, 2021

Charley was such an inspiration, in his faith, his work, his friendship for so many years. He will be tremendously missed. Prayers for comfort and strength for his family.

Clyde Drake March 16, 2021

I knew Charles through his wife Jean Ann who I worked with as a nurse at Mid-Jeff for many years. Charles was always friendly and cordial. He was a good man. My prayers go out to Jean Ann and Charles' family.

J.C. Modica March 16, 2021

I VISITED WITH CHARLEY 3 WEEKS AGO, I'M GOING TO MISS HIM AND HIS JOKES. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN AND ALWAYS IN A GOOD MOOD. JEAN ANN AND FAMILY MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU.

Darlene Jacobs Bertrand March 16, 2021

My sympathy goes out to the family of Charles. He holds a special place in my heart especially for the help he gave my sister, Donna, through her many years of illness with her expensive medications. I also very much appreciated the time and effort he gave helping organize our Bishop Byrne class of 57’ class reunions. May God bless Charles in His heavenly kingdom.

Max Elkins March 15, 2021

My Mentor, (Pharmacy) most trusted friend, he taught me how to BE a pharmacist, run a store, run a business. To him I owe my success.

Gil Hernandez March 15, 2021

Charles and I have been friends since the 9th grade. He was very popular in school, always laughing, and having a good time. In our later years, we both enjoyed watching our grandsons play baseball. We were in business together for 8 years. I really enjoyed my time working with Charles. He was a great detail man. He kept very organized records for everything he was involved in whether it was in business, the Italian Club, school reunions, pharmacy associations, and more. He will be greatly missed.

Scott Thibodeaux March 15, 2021

Mr.and Misses Anselmo are two of the nicest people ever not only were they Father and Mother of their own children most of the Groves kids Considered them parents. That's how loving the two are I am saddened from the loss of Mr Anselmo and my prayers go out to the family. I will always cherish my memories of Mr Anselmo a great Man with a great family!!

Daniel Snooks March 14, 2021

I was informed of the death of Charles Anselmo this morning, by our mutual friend Vincent Fertitta, of Beaumont. In 1960, i began my first year of law school at UHouston. John Lovoi, my friend from 1st Grade at St. Anthony School, Jan Shook, and Charles Anselmo in their last year of UH Pharmacy , leased the bottom half of a multi story residence on Blodgett St. Houston. Each of these persons were dear friends of each other. John Lovoi returned to Beaumont to serve the family in the Lovoi & Sons Pharmacy, the largest independent pharmacy between Houston and New Orleans , Jan Shook practiced pharmacy in mid county , he continued his education and became a physician in mid county served as a Primary Care physician:, Charles Anselmo had his own pharmacy in mid county for many years. Charles Anselmo remained a practicing pharmacist until his death. These three special friends of mine within a 13 month period died - each served the community in which they resided for the betterment of all for 56 years. Charles Anselmo is in the prayers of my family. Charles with his ear to ear grin and bubbling personality will be missed. I treasure my association and friendship with John Lovoi, Jan Shook and Charles Anselmo, may you all rest in peace. Daniel (Danny) Snooks Houston, TX.

Donna Carabine Lewis March 14, 2021

I was a high school friend of Charles. We remained friends throughout the years. I always enjoyed the times we shared together. My caring thoughts and prayers are with the Anselmo family. Sincerely, Donna Carabine Lewis

Donna Carabine Lewis March 14, 2021

Jamie Hargrave March 14, 2021

When I was a little girl I loved running up the isle at the pharmacy around the counter and into the back to give Charles a big hug!! He was always thinking of family. I have been blessed to live just up the road from him the last 8 years! Prayers for all my family.

Latiolais Family March 14, 2021

We are all so sorry for your loss, Charles was always such a wonderful man, and he always was so caring of family. With all our love Hearty, Rusty and Diane.

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