Buster Guzzardo
American politician (1923–2021)
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Sebastian John Guzzardo Sr. (March 25, 1923 – November 26, 2021), known as Buster Guzzardo, was an American politician from the state of Louisiana.[2] He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 72nd district from 1987 to 1996. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army as a military police officer from 1943 to 1945.[3] In 1996, Guzzardo was indicted on 11 federal charges of obstructing law enforcement, extortion, conspiracy, conducting an illegal gambling business, aiding racketeering and mail fraud relating to a video poker investigation.[4] He later served 21 months in prison.[5][6]
Preceded byWeldon Russell
Succeeded byRobby Carter
BornSebastian John Guzzardo
March 25, 1923
March 25, 1923
DiedNovember 26, 2021 (aged 98)
Independence, Louisiana, U.S.
Buster J. Guzzardo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
| In office 1987–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Weldon Russell |
| Succeeded by | Robby Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sebastian John Guzzardo March 25, 1923 |
| Died | November 26, 2021 (aged 98) Independence, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sara Marie Campo[1] |
| Children | 6 |
