Samuel "Sam" Joseph Riso

May 18, 1990 - May 30, 2018

Samuel "Sam' Joseph Riso died unexpectedly in Baton Rouge, La on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 at the age of 28. Sam was born May 18th, 1990 in Jefferson, Louisiana to Erin Kathleen Arnold and Joseph Raymond Riso Jr. He graduated from Walker High School in 2008 and joined the Marines in 2009. After the Marines, Sam worked numerous jobs and learned many trades. He was employed by CB&I as a pipefitter. In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his sister Karla Riso Kaywork, his grandmother Virginia Forgarty Riso, aunts and uncles, John Scott Arnold, Patricia "Pabby" Smith Arnold, Charles "Willie" Wesley Arnold, Megan Arnold Louque, Shelia Virginia Riso, Donna Riso Leatherman, Raymond "Ray" Edmund Riso, and Gloria Riso Beazley. He will also be missed greatly by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sam was preceded in death by his grandparents John "Johnny" Bertrand Arnold and Patricia "Pat" Smith Arnold, as well as Joseph Raymond Riso Sr. A private memorial service has been held for family and a memorial will be held by friends of Sam. Sam's final resting place will be with his ashes spread in the Gulf of Mexico so that he can travel the world like he wanted in life. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of his Mother. Donations and/or condolences may be sent to Erin K. Arnold. 12520 Lakeland Dr. Walker, La 70785