born July 2, 1947 in Augusta, Maine.
He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his
hilarious, more often than not, inappropriate sense of humor. The one-liners, quips and
sarcasms were often delivered with a laugh and eye-twinkle. He truly brought life to the party.
As well as his famous deviled eggs. The first thing consumed at every family gathering.
Larry’s biggest joy was his family. He would log more phone hours on any given day engaged in
conversation with one or another of his children or grandchildren, than any phone solicitor
selling extended auto warranties ever could. Everyone he loved was assigned a personal and
meaningful song as their ringtone. Most calls ended with “I love you.” Visits ended with hugs.
He gave the best, all in, heartfelt hugs.
The majority of his career was spent in the automotive repair field. As a result he could tell the
make/model and year of a vehicle by listening to the engine run and every thing that may be
wrong with it. He would inform you of the recalls and why that is not a good option to
purchase. Yet he has spent years diagnosing and fixing his “just had to have it even though it is
difficult getting in and out of it, not very comfortable, and can only be driven on sunny days”
corvette.
During his tenure as a Security Officer for Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, he had the opportunity
to share his humor and his pockets full of candy. He was lovingly referred to as the “Candy
Man” to all of his fellow co-workers. Of which, some had remained friends until the end.
For a man with a modest formal education, he was well versed on many topics. You had better
be prepared if you were going to enter into a discussion related to global or political affairs. His
numerical acuity and keen memory for numbers means many of us have been “skunked” when
agreeing to play his favorite game, Cribbage. Opponent Beware. He loved to gloat.
Larry was “Dad” to Laurie, Larry R, Garrett and Micaela. He was always there to listen and be
their biggest supporter. He made each feel like the “favorite child”. Dad-in-Law to Mary, Blair,
and Phil. “Grandpop” to Amanda, “Grandpa” to Lindsey. “Grandpa” to Jaden, Jeremiah,
Isabella and Isaac. There was never a visit that he didn’t arrive with a sugary treat. If the treats
didn’t put the smiles as big on their faces as he thought there should have been, popping his
dentures out would elicit the belly laughs and giggles he was looking for. Great “Grandpa” to
Landon and Dakota who didn’t miss out on the denture game either. Father like/”Friend” and
“Mentor” to Storm and Carl. Lifelong “Friend” to Don. “Brother” to Bob, Cheryl, Cathy and
Wendy. He looked forward to, and even learned to use ZOOM, to join in with his siblings.
“Friend and Neighbor” to Ron, whom he never failed to share with everyone, “that he has the
best neighbor ever”. We have no idea what his feline companion, Louie, called him. But we do
know that Larry loved having his buddy. Any friend of any family member was always
welcomed and soon had a friend in Larry too…and likely their own ringtone (except for Louie).
Regardless of what you called him, we know he will be greatly missed. HSN and QVC will
greatly miss him as well.
Larry enjoyed family gatherings. He loved watching his family interacting together, and as his
family expanded so did his pride. He would always be found in the midst of his giggling
grandchildren. He enjoyed the chaos, the laughter, let us not forget the food, and an audience
for his sense of humor. The gatherings always included Laurie and Larry R’s mother Norma, as
well as Garrett and Micaela’s mother Michelle. The gatherings were never short on
entertainment.
We can almost hear the laughter upon his arrival joining those who have passed before him. We
have little doubt that Larry, and “his other Brother Bob” are engaged in light-hearted, quippy,
sarcastic banter. Both pain-free. Let the Cribbage games begin.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers and cards, head over to your local 99 Restaurant and
think of Larry while enjoying the Beef Tips.
At his request, his final wishes, there will be no memorial service or funeral. However, a
Celebration of Life will be scheduled.
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