Ernest A. Anselmi, 78, died Jan. 9, 2009 in Carson City. He was born Jan. 26, 1930 to Ernest A. Anselmi and Francis V. Rio Anselmi in Rock Springs, Wyo. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Mary Elizabeth. Among his survivors are George and Ernest M. Anselmi; daughters Theresa Gnader, Rachel Moriarty and Betty Anselmi; sister Alice Pitman, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Capitol City Cremation & Burial is handling the arrangements.