Philip J. Larson, Jr.

Born in Lynn he was the son of the late Philip J. and Astrid (Peterson) Larson, Sr. Phil attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1956. He received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Salem State College. He was employed as a Social Worker at the Lynn Community Health Center for many years until he retired in 2013. Phil was a member of the First Lutheran Church, and a friend of Bill W.  He enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed gardening. He also collected coins and stamps.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Dawn and her husband Richard McGann of Lynn, Victoria Larson of Attleboro, two step daughters Kimberly O’Neil Of Charleston WV, Tami Smith of St. Albans, WV, two sisters Marjorie and her husband Douglas Penley of Lynn, Dianne and her husband William Randall of Danvers, a granddaughter Cassidy Jayna McGann, of Lynn the apple of his eye, he also treasured his step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Service Details: Visiting hours will be at the First Lutheran Church 280 Broadway Lynn on Tuesday starting at 10:00 AM. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Please make memorial donations in Phil’s name to the Marblehead Animal Shelter 44 Village St. Marblehead, MA 01945.