Carlo Joseph Busceme, Jr.
Carlo Joseph Busceme, Jr. was born on September 9, 1929, to Josephine Maniscalco Busceme and Carlo Joseph Busceme, Sr., the last in the family of six children. Even though there was a large range in age among the siblings, they were very close, especially in their adult years, spending a lot of their time together at Crystal Beach, Texas, and on their boats in Galveston Bay.
Carlo often spoke fondly of the little house on Pennsylvania Ave. where he grew up. Life was not always easy, they did not live a life of plenty, but the love that came from that small abode was huge, encompassing all who came within. Carlo filled his heart with that love and spread it to all he encountered in his life.
He met the love of his life his freshman year at St. Anthony High School. Charlene Fertitta was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and he made that happen as soon as possible! After a slight detour to Louisiana to play baseball with his cousin, Frank Montalbano, he returned to Beaumont, began working for his soon-to-be father-in-law, Charles J. Fertitta, at Texas Coffee Company, and asked for Charlene’s hand in marriage. They married on September 4, 1950, and by 1955, their home was filled with three little boys, Carlo III, Anthony, and Gregory. Five years later, along came the last, Jo Rita.
Carlo remained with Texas Coffee Company as a devoted employee, starting with sweeping the warehouse, as he liked to remind us. He used his wit and personality as a top-notch salesman and his management skills as plant manager. Carlo retired as President of the company in 1996.
Charlene may have been the love of his life, but the “B-Hive” was very dear to his heart! The beach cabin at Crystal Beach was a haven for him and for all who were lucky enough to spend time there before it was taken in Hurricane Ike. A fisherman from the moment he could hold a fishing pole, Carlo spent many weekends on Galveston Bay looking for that next school of specs! Beach time was family time and many years were spent enjoying this special place with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
Life in a big family has its rewards and it has its trials. But Carlo faced all that life gave him with that special smile, unwavering faith, and his uncanny ability to tell a good joke. If he met you once, he never forgot your name. In his last years, he could pull up names of people that had crossed his path at any stage of his life. And he not only remembered the name, but he remembered the person as well.
Carlo relied on his Catholic faith and the peace that his beliefs gave him until the end. He grew up at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Beaumont and then became a member of St. Anne Church when he married Charlene. He was an active member of the parish, serving on the first Parish Council, and he was a daily Communicant until travel to the church became difficult. He supported St. Anne School and Msgr. Kelly High School as a parent and active participant in Booster Clubs and on the Kelly School Board. He was a member of the ACTS community of St. Anne Church, attending the first Men’s ACTS Retreat in the diocese. He spent time as a scheduled adorer in the Adoration Chapel. He was a life-time member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 951, Fourth Degree. He and Charlene were honored as Knight and Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher for the Catholic Church by the Pope.
We are indebted to the ladies who have been dad’s constant companions and caretakers, Myra Hockless and Claudia Pena. Dad’s last years were comfortable and full of laughter because of these ladies. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Carlo is survived by his sons, Anthony Busceme, Sr. and his wife, Karie, and Gregory Busceme, Sr. and his wife, Sheila; his daughter, Jo Rita Lyle, and her husband, Steve; his grandchildren, Carmen Busceme and her wife, Desiree Guillory; Anthony Busceme, Jr. and his wife, Tricia; Carla Busceme; Gregory Busceme, Jr. and his wife, Jessica; Carlo Busceme IV and his wife, Larena; Michael Lyle; Olivia King and her husband, James; and his great-grandchildren, Austin Busceme, Charlize Busceme, Gregory Busceme III, Benjamin Busceme, and Charles Busceme.
Carlo is preceded in death by his wife, Charlene, and his son, Carlo Busceme III.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77702; St. Anne Catholic School, 375 North 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702; Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School, 5950 Kelly Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707; or The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
A Rosary for Mr. Busceme will be recited at 6:00 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with a reception immediately after in the parish hall. His interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- January 9, 2024
- 6:00 pm
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- January 9, 2024
- 6:30 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Anne Catholic Church
- 2715, Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77702,
- January 10, 2024
- 11:00 am
Reception to follow in Parish Hall
St. Anne Catholic Church Parish Hall
- 2715, Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77702,
Interment
Magnolia Cemetery
- 2291, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
So sorry for your loss.
To the Carlo Busceme family , your dad was such a great man , so friendly , I met him as a child ,at my grandma SACHITANOS store on Madison st , I was just a young kido , I thought he was a very handsome man , what a great family , Rest In Peace , GALE SACHITANO NELSON
TO THE FAMILY OF CARLO BUSCEME , MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL , I REMEMBER AS A CHILD AT MY GRANDMA SACHITANOS STORE ON MADISON ST , HE WOULD COME IN TO BRING COFFEE , I THOUGHT HE WAS SO HANDSOME , I WAS JUST A KID , , WE USED TO LAUGH ABOUT THAT , REST IN PEACE
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of a man without whom I would never have known some of the greatest people I have ever met in this life.
May we all have such enduring legacies and be surrounded by love and laughter all our lives.
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of a man without whom I would never have known some of the greatest people I have ever met in this life.
May we all have such enduring legacies and be surrounded by love and laughter all our lives.
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Prayers for the family. He was a special person
Goodbye Uncle Carlo . You was the best Godfather a person could ever have . I will miss you very much . My fondest memories of Crystal Beach are at your beach house . Jo Rita , Greg , and Anthony I am sorry for the loss of your Dad . We lost a great man .
Anthony, Greg, Jo Rita, and family,
Our condolences for your loss. We are saddened by Uncle Carlo’s passing. We have many fond memories of Christmas celebrations, time at the beach, fishing, and hunting. We especially admire Uncle Carlo’s dedication to the Catholic faith and what a great way to prepare to meet our Lord and Savior by participating in daily Mass. We are praying for peace and comfort during this time of grief.
Mark, Carrie, and family.
I am truly devastated to hear of Carlo’s passing. Never have I met such a kind and genuine person. I met him in 1966. Over the span of all these decades, he was the one who always made sure we stayed in touch. Many times he would stop by the office, just to say hello . What a great life you lived my friend. I will miss our visits. Welcome home . Until we meet again. RIP
Lee and Gina Acevedo.
In the presence of every soul he encountered, Carlo didn’t just remember names; he etched them into his heart. His ability to connect on such a personal level was a testament to his kindness and genuine care for others. He leaves behind a legacy not only as a successful businessman but as someone who valued each person he met. May his warmth and compassion continue to resonate within us all.
Greg, JoRita and Anthony,
Your Dad was a kind and gracious man. I met him at the Art Studio years ago and I used to see him and your Mother at St. Anne’s and he always remembered my name, Stephan — not Stephen. That always meant a lot to me because he had no reason to remember it. As years went by he always had time for conversation and to visit. He always had a twinkle in his eyes and I always admired how your parents supported one another. They were always so cute together. Our condolences to your family. — The Malicks
Anthony, Greg, Jo, Rita, Anthony Jr.
So very sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Busceme , what a honor and privilege to have known him most all of my life. He truly lived and loved his faith and Jesus Christ..✝️
He was a teacher of good and kindness, he was persistent in life, faith, family, Work.
He always made you feel good, he always spoke positive and A upbeat, personality.
I thought of the Busceme’s every time ,
I would go by their home for many many years.
What a blessing, Mr. Bashi was to our community, to our Catholic faith.
No question he will be missed, along with his beautiful wife and his precious son Carlo lll.
I pray for God’s mercy to his soul and comfort to his beautiful family and friends.✝️✝️✝️
God’s peace to his soul and the Light Of Jesus shine upon him until Christ comes again.🙏🙏
My sincere condolences to the family.💟
Rodney.
Dear JoRita and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My love and prayers are with you.
Zelma
So very sorry to hear of your Dad passing away Anthony! Our condolences to you and your family!! May your Dad rest in peace!
A man that gained his angel wings and Jesus welcomed him into the gates of heaven. So sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏻
The world was a better place with him in it. Lives were truly enhanced by this man. My love runs long and deep for the Busceme family and with that comes my deepest condolences for everyone. And it is with happiness that he will be reunited with the love of his life and his son.
Jo Rita, Anthony, and Greg
What a privilege it has been to know your parents. They gave love to everyone who knew them and set a wonderful example of Christian life well lived. May your dad rest in peace.
Mary Beth and Gerald Cloninger
Our hearts are filled with love and sadness with the loss of this very special man. Carlo and his family have been deeply entwined with our family for nearly 100 years. Rest peacefully dear man. Prayers for friends and Family. Charles and Carlis Danna Cole and Family.
I have very fond memories of Carlo as a child growing up in the Hardware Store. He came in every morning. As I got older, he would always ask how I was doing? My deepest condolences to each of you.
So very very sorry for your loss. I heard lots of stories from Greg about his dad!
Anthony, Greg, and Jo Rita,
We are very saddened by your loss, but feel so blessed to have known such a wonderful man. I have many fond memories of him fishing with us on East Bay, where he would shout, “Come on, sweet lips!” to attract speckled trout, but I think the main benefit was keeping up our energy level when the fish weren’t biting!
Mary and I will not be able to attend the funeral due to medical appointments, but will be there in spirit and will say a rosary for him. May he be celebrating in heaven with all of our dear friends and family who have gone before us!
Love, Dan & Mary
We are deeply saddened for your loss .. I remember Mr. Busceme and he was always so nice .sending love and condolences to all the Busceme family.. May God bless you all always
Sending much love to the family. I have so many fond memories with Him sitting on the porch at the beach-house and listening to his stories while taking in the amazing view. He was such a sweet and wise man. Will always remember him.
With the my deepest sympathy
Kelvin and Rhonda Ewell
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to Greg, Anthony, Jo Rita and all the family. Carlo and Charlene were always such a handsome couple. They are reunited. May he rest in peace.
During high school, when my home life had become a bit difficult, I spent quite a few suppers at the Busceme dinner table. With parents, kids, aunts and just about anyone else who had happened to show up. I was always made to feel as if I was part of their family. And the food was fabulous! Charlene and Big Carlo were very special people and I am privileged to have known them both.
Love, Chris
Charlie and I had a beach house close to Carlo and Charlene. We had many happy adventures with them and the Zummos., Charlie’s cousins. Prayers for the family.
Jo, sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I know he will be surely missed but what beautiful memories he leaves for you and your family. RIP Carlo, a well lived life is your legacy. 🙏🏻
Anthony, Greg, and Jo Rita,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father was a wonderful person to me and my family. He had a gift of making each of us feel special and would always inquire about how we were doing. I enjoyed visiting with him when I would stop by the coffee house. He will be missed.
God Bless,
Jim
Jo Rita,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in the arms of angels.
Andy, Joi, Ross and Chris D’Entremont
Carlo loved to tell the story of how as a 16 year old, he saved my life. I was an infant and swallowed a piece of wax when he happened to come by the house. It was raining and my father had the family car at work. He wrapped me up and put me in the basket of his bike and ran me to my dad, who brought me to the hospital.
Thank you Carlo, I will love you forever!
when i was a teen, one of the first relatives to acknowledge my existence was cousin Carlo. he made you feel special. that never changed all his life. not long ago, momma wanted to talk to him, so i got them on the phone for a visit. he was still that person that made everyone feel special.
love & prayers,
mike cacioppo
Anthony, Greg, and Jo Rita,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Carlo’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. Our prayer for each of you and your family is Peace, knowing that he is in a much better place in the presence of God. He is now joyfully reunited with Charlene and Carlo.
Love, Justin and Pam Farinella
Dear Busceme Family: I am very sorry to hear of Carlo’s passing. He touched an untold number of people in such a positive way over his long life. My dad had a great deal of respect for him as did I. I can honestly say that I never heard anyone have anything negative to say about him. I attended Mass at St. Anne’s for a number of years, and I generally sat near him and the family. We often talked a little, and I affectionately nicknamed him “The Godfather”. That always brought a big smile to his face. I can honestly say that I have never met a nicer man.