Cecil Ranzino, Sr.

Cecil C. Ranzino, Sr. (Pops), age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2016. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, and previously lived in Port Allen, LA and Hendersonville, NC. He was a retired employee of Dow Chemical, a US Navy Veteran of WWII serving on the USS Maryland, and a longtime volunteer fireman for the Port Allen community while a resident there. In addition, he was a former "Morning Manager" for Coffee Call in Baton Rouge.

Cecil was a loving husband, father (5), grandfather (8), and great-grandfather (12). He is survived by his wife, Brendan B. Ranzino, sons; Cecil C. Ranzino, Jr. (Julie) of Mandeville, Thomas J. Ranzino (Cacky) of Baton Rouge, Peter Ranzino (Zoe) of Baton Rouge; daughters, Mikelyn Misenheimer (Dan) of Tampa, FL, and Celeste McCraine (Mac) of Jasper, Arkansas. He is also survived by one brother, Tom Ranzino (Pat) of Baton Rouge.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Mae Goudeau Ranzino of Erwinville/Port Allen; his second wife Jean Andrews Ranzino of Hendersonville, NC.; his parents, Cecile and Thomas Ranzino of Baton Rouge; and his sister, Sr. Mary Thomas Ranzino, OP. He was a parishioner Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, and leaves a legacy of love with all of his family and friends. His laughter and kindnesses will be a cherished memory for all.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church from 9:00- 10:30AM, with a Mass at 10:30. Interment is a private ceremony for family only.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the wonderful care and concern shown by Kim and the staff at Clarity Hospice.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Wounded Warriors, or Shriner's Children Hospital.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church
16166 South Harrell's Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Service

Mass of Christian Burial

St Jean Vianney Catholic Church
16166 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
10:30 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816