Search Results

BARSANTI -- Longtime Albuqerque resident, Henry Barsanti, passed away quietly in his sleep Thursday evening, July 22nd, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL, following a brief illness. Henry was born January 24, 1911, in Tamarack, Michigan to Achille and Asunta Barsanti. In 1913 his family went to visit relatives in Lucca, Italy; and due to the breakout of World War I, were forced to remain in Italy. He returned to the United States in 1927 unable to speak English. He served his country during World War II as a foreman in the shipyards in California. Mr. Barsanti began his tailor apprenticeship in Italy at the age of eight, and brought his skills as a master tailor to the US, spending a number of years with Stromberg's, and later cofounding Henry's Fine Men's Wear from the late 1950s until his retirement in 1989. Mr. Barsanti derived great pleasure from being active in his church and various charitable organizations. He was one of the founding chairmen of The Storehouse, and also served on the Board of Directors of the Goodwill, YMCA, and Traveler's Aid. He was also a President of the Downtown Albuquerque Kiwanis Club, and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church. In 1935 Henry married Mary Alma (Pat) Nixon, who passed away in 1999. He is survived by his brother, Paolo Barsanti of Lucca, Italy; Two sons, Tom (Debra) Barsanti of Chicago; Ron Barsanti of Pagosa Springs, CO; four grandchildren, Lisa (James) Campanis of Phillips Ranch, CA; Kelley Barsanti of Portland, OR; Cameron Barsanti of Los Angeles; Matt Barsanti of Chicago; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Tommy Campanis of Phillips Ranch, CA. In Italy, niece Doriana (Renzo) Lombardi. In New Mexico, nieces Emma Menicucci, Jan Henfling, Margaret Mann, Mary (Bob) Montgomery and nephew Bob (Judy) Fleming. Services will be Thursday, July 29, 2004, 11:00 a.m. at French University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary Wednesday,July 28, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Barsanti requested that donations be made to The Storehouse, 106 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102; (505) 842-6491. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun July 25, 2004