Lawrence Edward “Larry” Boroff, 82, of Fort Wayne, beloved husband and best friend of Evelyn Pauline “Polly” (Talbott) Boroff for 60 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Friday, September 13, 2019. Larry was born in Fort Wayne on November 7, 1936. He graduated from Elmhurst High School where he met the love of his life, Polly. Larry owned the Phillips 66 (Stellhorn Service Center) on Lower Huntington Road for over 20 years. He continued working in the automotive industry for Hires and Napa until retiring. Larry has always been an avid Ford and Volkswagen fan. Larry and Polly have been members of the Avalon Missionary Church for over 50 years and have enjoyed lifelong friendships with their group, the Silver Streaks. Besides his wife Polly, Larry is survived by his two beautiful children, Dean (Lisa) Boroff and Kim Andrew. They are also blessed with seven grandchildren; Jennifer (Matt), Jon (Michelle), Joseph, Anthony, Holland (Hayley), Samantha, and Sydney. In addition to their grandchildren, they also have six great grandchildren, Emma, Adrian, Maya, Jackson, Addie, and Luke. Larry is also survived by his sister, Shirley (Boroff) Kinder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hazel (Bellis) and his brothers, Donald and Harold. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the funeral home. Larry’s chosen memorials are to the Allen County Youth for Christ, Allen County SPCA, and Crisis Pregnancy Center. We thank God for the gift of his life and the blessing of the time we spent with him.
