Sam Zemurray

1878–1961 (age 83)

Businessman

Biography

Sam Zemurray, a noted businessman, rose to prominence through grain and citrus ventures that connected distant communities and helped shape commerce in the early decades of the 20th century. His leadership demonstrated a commitment to entrepreneurship and the countless people whose lives were touched through employment and trade.

He now rests at Metairie Cemetery, where visitors recall a life marked by drive, optimism, and the complexities of shaping industry in a rapidly changing world.

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