Larry Joseph Di Loreto, Jr, age 82 , affectionately know to many as “Bubsy”, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Loving father of Larry Joseph III (Maria) from Dayton, Lori Pulice (Richard) from Olmsted Falls, Scott (Margie) from Pensacola, Sheri Smith (Keith) from Berea, Mike (Bridget) from North Ridgeville, and Brian (Caryn) from Fairview Park; grandfather of Kiara, Julia, Ethan, J, Ali, Macey, Cam, Emery, Anna, Abby, Matt, Meghan, Emma, and Tyler; former spouse of Marianne; son of the late Larry Joseph Sr. and Marie (nee Vecchione); brother of Jean Di Vincenzo (Ron) from Boardman, Jan Di Loreto from Scottsdale, and the late Joy Brunner (Keith); brother-in-law of Bob Hannah (Lynda) from Boardman and the late Maureen Hannah; Uncle and Cousin of many.
Larry grew up in Youngstown, Ohio on Boston Avenue and was a member of St. Dominic’s Church. He attended St. Dominic’s elementary school, Ursuline High School, where he played the trumpet in the band, and Youngstown University where he enrolled in the ROTC program, earned a degree in Civil engineering and he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He joined the US Army after college and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Larry was a Civil Engineer at Howard Needles, Euthenics and GCRTA. After working 19 years at GCRTA, he retired in 2012. He enjoyed spending time with family, going on family vacations, attending sporting events with his grandchildren, hiking in the Metroparks, doing puzzles, playing piano, being outdoors working in his garden and sharing vegetables with his neighbors. He had a generous and kind heart and an unforgettable smile. He loved his Italian heritage and his large Italian family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to Kemper House, 10890 Prospect Road Strongsville, OH 44149, specializing in Alzheimer and Dementia Care.
To donate online: Use link below, choose Agency Fund, include Kemper Memory Care Fund and Larry DiLoreto's name.
https://www.communitywestfoundation.org/donate
Services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, with a walk through visitation from 10:00-11:00 at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home 20820 Lorain rd. Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:30, officiated by family friend Rev. Donald Dunson at St. Angela Merici Church, 20790 Lorain Rd. Physical distancing and masks are required. If you are experiencing any cold symptoms, please attend the services remotely to keep everyone safe per family wishes. Interment is for family only.
You are welcome, and even encouraged to attend the service remotely from the Corrigan Craciun web page.
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