Hudson C. Ansley
Our adored Hudson passed away on September 21, 2023.
Hudson was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his Father Loren Ansley. Hudson is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Landry and Evangeline, his beloved Mother Betsy Ansley, his sisters and brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Anyone who had the honor of meeting, knowing and loving Hudson knew he was “ONE OF A KIND” with a larger than life personality and he was loved by all. He never failed to always be the one to put a smile on someone’s face by giving them a compliment or a kind gesture. Hudson was a source of kindness and generosity. He had an amazing ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved. His warm smile and compassionate heart were like a comforting embrace, and he made sure no one felt alone in their struggles.
Hudson grew up with a Catholic and Jesuit education. He attended St. Louis grammar school through the eighth grade and then went on to McQuaid Jesuit High School where he graduated in the class of 1991. Hudson continued his education at Rochester Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration Management. Hudson then went on to receive his MBA in Finance from Loyola University in New Orleans.
Hudson was a man of many talents. He had a passion for music, and he brought joy to countless gatherings. He enjoyed playing golf, skiing in the winter, scuba diving, traveling in the US and internationally, spending time at the beach and enjoyed many days of gardening all day long. His most recent project was making a butterfly garden for his girls in his backyard. He was the best girl dad ever. May Landry and Evangeline find solace and strength in the enduring love and lessons their father shared with them. Let us support and surround them with our care as they continue the journey he began, carrying forth the Ansley family’s traditions and creating new ones in the honor of their fathers memory.
Hudson had a wonderful sense of humor and jokes could brighten the darkest of days. He was extremely passionate about helping others that were less fortunate. His deep love and protection for animals was like no other. Hudson’s passion for animals served as a reminder of the importance of empathy and care for all living beings, great and small, which led him to his most recent goal to provide service dogs to veterans.
In his memory, let us strive to carry forward the values he held dear: compassion, kind hearted, and love for life. Hudson’s legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Hudson will be missed greatly.
The next time you see a beautiful monarch butterfly fluttering by, we will assume it’s Hudson checking in on us.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests you to donate in Hudson’s memory to either ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or to Pets for Patriots.
Please leave us with a favorite memory or story about Hudson.
Friends and family are welcome to call at RH Keenan Funeral Home on Friday September 29, 2023 from 4 to 6 PM.
Richard H Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. Fairport NY
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11 responses to “Ansley, Hudson C.”
Such a great loss . A dynamic and charming man. My heart is broken for his loving family and especially his adoring mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy ,words do not come easily.
Charles & Adrienne Dimeno
Charming and charismatic is spot on. I can’t imagine the grief his family feels. Personally, I am heartbroken. We spent our childhood growing up with the Ansleys. Watching the world premier of Thriller at the house on Barrington St, running around the Park Avenue area, spotlight at our house on Lake Road, summers at my moms house on Edgemere and my favorite childhood plan to marry Huddy. I was too young to know better. Hudson held one of my daughters on their first plane flight. I wish I had gotten to see him when I was in NOLA a few years back.
All my love to the Ansley, Purpura and Tomasetti families. I will see you Friday.
XOXO; Julie
I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way
to support you in this time of loss.
Hudson, may you soar with the finest angels in heaven. Your passion for strangers was quite evident as you walked curiously & confidently on this earth. A true ONE of a KIND. We were friends for many many years but especially in our 20s during the 90s. Hudson visited me on the Vineyard, and in November of 1999 he generously hosted me in New Orleans during my end of the century photographic odyssey.
Hud was as smooth as you could ever imagine that night. I met him and his pal Drew, another larger than life guy at the SAINTS game. After the game they took me out to the original Ruth’s Chris steakhouse to celebrate Drew’s 30th birthday & my great journey, introducing me to all sorts of random guests as he walked me around from table to table insisting they knew who I was and what I was doing. He had this amazing way of making people feel proud & special.
Late night we took a historic trolley car down to the french quarter and he continued to introduce me to perfect strangers along the way; the conductor & random passengers – declaring to them all, including a door men on Bourbon Street -that I was a famous photographer “working for Rolling Stone magazine” capturing the final 100 days of the 20th Century. He came up with all of that as it was happening. He was SO convincing. I even believed it. It was quite comical and something I will never ever forget. He took it as far as he could as he always did. It was magical.
My motto for the 100-Day Haul was “strangers are friends you just haven’t yet” no one proved that more than STUDSON in all 48 States and 27,000 American miles that I covered.
I love you my Rochester brother. May your star burn bright for all of eternity.
Chris & Jean-Marie
I met Hud when he was quite young, After is Dad passed. We became friends and did what friends do, hung out, partied a bit, Socailized, In Rochester Downtown or at Canandaigua Lake , or the Bachellors Cotillion Meetings it was always a pleasure to have Hud around. So very likeable, and could charm the legs off a chair, !! We chatted a while back, but to recently. I will have good thoughts of Hud, And will see you all this Friday. My love and thoughts to the extended family, Always , Steve Carhart
Hudson, May you rest in God’s peace?
To Betsy, Nicole’, Anessa and families, my deepest, deepest condolences.
My heart aches for all of you, I know how much you loved and missed Hudson.
To his beautiful little girls, Landry and Evangeline, you daddy loved you and was so proud of you.
Love, Marie
Hudson, May you rest in God’s pure peace…My recollection of you is a very handsome and sweet young man with a lot of social grace. You will surely be missed.
To Betsy, Nicole’ and Anessa my deepest, deepest, heartfelt condolences to you and your families.
I know how much you loved and missed Hudson. To his beautiful little girls, Landry and Evangeline, your daddy loved you and was so proud of you.
There will be signs his spirit is with you, look for them❤️
Love you,
Marie
My heart aches for you all. I wish I was closer to hug you. This is a great and untimely loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love to you all, Liz
Hudson was a very special person. I have a distinct memory from a moment we shared after Chris my brother passed away in high school. He said “some people may forget your brother but I will always remember him and who he was.” I will never forget those words of condolence. It meant a lot to me at the time. I hope his family will be assured Hudson will be remembered as a kind caring soul.
May his children and family carry on his legacy of care toward others.
I have a very fond memory of a moment Hudson and I shared after my brothers death when we were in high school. Hudson said to me “even as time passes and memories fade I will never forget your brother“.
I will always remember those words of condolence.
Hudson was a kind soul and may his kindness live on through his children.
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Hudson’s passing. I first met Hud when he was living off and on with his dad on Allen’s creek road. My sister was good friends with his stepsister. Naturally Hudson and I being the same age, an early spark was lit. Hudson was so charming, kind and made you feel like you were truly special to him. He was the first person ever to give me flowers. I’ll never forget that day he showed up on my doorstep having ridden his go cart to my house, rang my doorbell and handed me the most beautiful dozen red roses. We could not have been more than 11 or 12 years old. I mean come on, who does this at this age and in this manner. I was overjoyed. This act of thoughtfulness and sheer kindness was so touching. Over the years I learned that this is exactly who Hudson was, kind, always had a smile for anyone he came across and ALWAYS made me feel welcome in his presence. I’m so thankful that Hudson set the bar for future boyfriends that came along. I have lots of fun memories and moments with Hudson that I’ll keep close to my heart. I wish I could have seen him more over the last 20 years and perhaps we could have helped one another. My heart is heavy for all of his family that loved him so dearly. If his girls are reading this, don’t ever settle for a boyfriend that doesn’t bring you flowers. I have a feeling he would want you to know that. I wish I could have attended visiting hours tonight but I am in Atlanta and only learned of his passing this evening and calling hours were tonight. I’m lighting a candle and sending the warmest of hugs to everyone there, especially Hudson, who I feel will always be with us in some way, shape or form. He was a good man with a huge heart and I’m grateful I got to experience some of it with him.