Lawrence "Larry" Gusa

Larry lost his battle with melanoma on April 9, 2011 at the age of 51. He was diagnosed only two months before. Larry now rests, pain free, in his Savior's arms.

He was deeply loved by his wife, Elena; two children, Claudia and Edward, his love for his family was overwhelming. He was a great dad and husband. Larry had a niece and a nephew that loved him very much.

His family, parents, sisters, and their spouses, will miss him forever. Larry's extended family was very comforting during his hospital stay, we are so thankful.

Larry was a very kind and intelligent man, he had written a novel, still to be published, and created video games. If you needed anything, Larry was there to lend a hand.

Larry served in the Navy for 4+ years, where he traveled around the world.

His passion for airplanes helped him excel at Boeing... and he had a great support system there with his coworkers.

Larry showed us so much courage as he battled cancer.

Please help support one of the following organizations, so some day, no one will suffer with cancer.

For Larry:

1. You may donate on this page to the American Cancer Society for ALL TYPES OF CANCERS.

OR

2. Donate specifically for SKIN CANCER click on the link, and follow steps below.

http://www.skincancer.org/

Select the DONATE BUTTON (top right of the page)

*Fill out donation information

* List Honoree as: Larry Gusa

*select NEXT

* Change Honoree's from your name to: Elena Gusa

INCLUDE HER ADDRESS (provided in original email)

~ this way she will be notified of your donation.

IF YOU PREFER....

If it's easier for you, please send a check (in memory of Larry Gusa, send Elena's address so they can notify her) and they will add it to his memorial:

The Skin Cancer Foundation

149 Madison Avenue Suite 901

New York, New York 10016

Both of these foundations are very reputable, and give ~89% of all funds to research, prevention and support.

Thank you for everything you have done (and will do) for Larry and his family.

Lawrence L. "Larry" Gusa, 51 of Everett, died April 9, 2011.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011 at Purdy & Walters with Cassidy, 1702 Pacific Avenue, Everett, Washington 98201.

Private Family Graveside at Tahoma National Cemetery Kent, Washington..