OBITUARY
Larry Luna
May 12, 1964 – January 19, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Luna was called to Heaven suddenly on January 19, 2021 at age 56, with his loving family present. Larry was born May 12, 1964 in East Orange, New Jersey to parents Jack and Josefa Luna. Larry was joined a year later by brother, Jack Luna. The family moved to Las Vegas in 1968.
Larry went to Lincoln Elementary School, Jim Bridger Junior High, and Eldorado High School (Class of 1982). Larry graduated from UNR in 1986 with a degree in Electrical Engineering (Go Pack!). He started his career at Nevada Power/NV Energy as an Electrical Engineer and worked through various departments throughout his 34+ year career, with his final position Director of Delivery Optimization.
Larry married the love of his life in 1992, Tammy (nee Kendall, known as Mrs. Luna to her CCSD students). Larry and Tammy were blessed with three beautiful children, Jacob, Madison and Tayler. Larry was an active and proud Swim Dad for the BCH Heatwave Swim Team (Jacob and Tayler), Harvard Crimson (Jacob) and Dance Dad for the Fern Adair Dance Academy (Madison). All three kids excelled in school and life and Larry was the proudest dad you could ever meet.
Larry had a wide circle of friends that date back to his high school days and we are so grateful for their support during this sad time. Larry was a Lector at St. Thomas More and the family was active at both St. Thomas More and St. Francis Catholic Churches. Larry was an avid sports fan -Yankees, Knights, UNR Wolfpack, UNLV Rebel basketball, Harvard Crimson, Jets and (now) Raiders and basically every other sport. He celebrated his most recent fantasy football victory with a happy dance for his family at their new home in Inspirada.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Tammy and their three children, Jacob, Madison and Tayler; his parents Jack Sr. and Josefa; brother Jack Jr. (Karen); mother-in-law Margaret Kendall; and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Welcoming Larry in Heaven is Papa Ed Kendall.
All who knew him will miss Larry dearly.
Due to the pandemic, the services will be private. We hope to have a larger Celebration of Life gathering in the future.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, Special Olympics, or any charity of their choice.
Services
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Committal Service
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Memories
Larry Luna
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ADD A MEMORYCatherine Maggiore
February 23, 2021
Tammy,
I think of you every day and pray for you and your children.
God bless you all and give you strength.
Catherine
Gaurav Shil
February 22, 2021
Dear Luna Family,
I worked with Larry for about three years at NV Energy and enjoyed every moment of interaction with him. Larry was always an understanding and grateful coworker and made every discussion pleasant and enjoyable. I am sure that he was the same on a personal level and my condolences are with you. God Bless Him and take care.
Best,
Gaurav
Christer Hargrove
February 19, 2021
Having worked around Larry for almost 20 years, I was very much looking forward to working with him more closely when he assumed leadership of the Delivery Optimization team last fall. Larry was quick to reach out to every member of our team to begin building relationships. Most of my conversations with Larry through the years revolved around the Yankees, Jets, or kids. It was immediately clear when I began working more closely with Larry, how much of a priority his family was to him. I valued his thinking and will miss his optimism. Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Christer Hargrove
Manager, Investment Delivery at NVE
Kevin Geraghty
February 19, 2021
I will have one lasting memory of Larry - his smiling eyes when talking about family. Losses like this are so unexpected and so difficult to understand. I pray for Larry’s family as they work through the loss, but also know that Larry is in a beautiful place and will forever watch over his family.
God bless you Larry - I will miss you.
Kevin Geraghty
Joseph Sinobio
February 16, 2021
Luna Family and Friends,
I am so appreciative that Larry was my friend virtually since I moved west in 1988. From working together, to sharing a condo before he got married, to lunch at Nora's, to cheering for the Yankees, to helping me through the difficult times in my life, I knew I could count on him. I think all his family and friends knew that and more about him. He was always good to me and I am sure he was to all of you.
He e-mailed me before New Year's as 2021 would mark 20 years since the death of one of our colleagues Steve Rigazio. In it he wrote "Every day is a gift". Every day with Larry in our lives was a gift.
My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him. He left us too soon and I will miss him terribly and remember him always. Hasta, Lip!
Joe Sinobio
Sean Heenan
February 14, 2021
Larry Luna… I miss you, and I love you.
Larry and I met in 1980 at Eldorado High School. We became lifelong friends. I remember those high school days, that transitioned to UNR and then after college, life began for a group of us that lasted ever since. I think of my life brothers I met on this journey. I love them all and they know who they are. Larry was one who left our group too soon… but the memories I have of him will be with us forever. Playing hoops, going to UNR WOLF PACK sporting events, Fratbusters football, golfing with the oddest swing and unique use of woods, the Thoroughbred T-Shirt, The Blue Nevada vs Arkansas State Bandana, Our Wolfpac League, Our annual gatherings, and much, much more. Those early memories of Larry push starting his VW bug. Beatles sing alongs in Nye Hall. Aptly earning his infamous nick-name. His SUPER competitive nature! The Wrap of Shame…. A lifetime of loving memories…. Larry – the gang misses you and are saddened with your loss.
Larry was honest, caring, reliable, a true friend, a great husband, father and family man, a hard worker… There are so many more things I could say, there is not enough time.
When it is my time, I will be with you again my friend. Save a place for me up there. I hope my mom and dad are there helping you along… God Bless you Larry Luna! Tammy and Family – may the Good Lord Bless you and comfort you. Please let me know if you ever need anything.
God Bless you Larry Luna… until we meet again.
Duddy
Trudy Haszlauer
February 10, 2021
Dear Luna Family,
I was devastated to hear of the loss of Larry. Larry and I have worked together for many years at NV Energy. I was lucky enough to have visited with him the week before he left us. My sincerest sympathy for your loss. I can tell you I will miss him which will not measure up to the loss that you are experiencing as a family. He was fun to talk to, debate with and work with. Such a loss to us on earth but such a gain to Heaven. He has left a positive and ever lasting impact on those of us who were lucky enough to get to know him. I pray for the Lord to bless you all and give you comfort and peace knowing that Larry sits in heaven looking over you now. And I bet he is wearing his Yankees hat!
Thomas Ballard
February 10, 2021
“Our NV Energy family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.” Tom B.
Kris Wines
February 10, 2021
Very well liked man. May your family find comfort knowing his circle of friends were a blessed group of individuals because of the Man he was. We will pray for your family.
Zeina Randall
February 10, 2021
Dear Luna Family,
I work at NV Energy in Reno and mostly knew Larry through our phone meetings. When I heard about his sudden loss I was heartbroken. I send you all my deepest sympathies. I don't know you personally, but it is very clear that Larry had a wonderful, loving family who will miss him dearly and so will we at NV Energy.
Zeina Randall
Michelle Wise
February 7, 2021
Our deepest condolences to all of Larry’s family. He was indeed a very proud father and he and Tammy have raised great kids! It was always fun hearing his occasional little antics when he was announcing at swim meets! We are all lucky to have met him. He will be missed by many people, but especially by his family. We pray for strength for you to carry on.
Love,
The Wise Family
Shannon Brown
February 2, 2021
I send my prayers and deepest condolences to your family. I worked with Larry in the District offices at NV Energy for a few years and he was always a pleasure to work with. He will truly be missed by his peers. So sorry for your loss.
Brandon Eaton
February 1, 2021
Dear Tammy, Jacob, Madison and Tayler,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter. I have worked with Larry nearly my entire 22-year career with Nevada Power. He has been a great friend and mentor to me and so many of his fellow colleagues. His strong leadership, work ethic and attention to detail will have a lasting impact on our company in the years to come.
I was also able to get to know Larry outside of the workplace. We met regularly for lunch (Larry loved to eat ☺) and played enough rounds of golf for him to retire his golf clubs a time or two (his swing was unique – to say the least).
I want you to know that Larry was so proud of all of you. He valued family above all else and was so happy to update me on recent accomplishments. Through Larry’s stories, I feel as though I know all of you personally!
I will miss Larry’s friendship, sense of humor, love of sports and overall passion for life. My deepest condolences to you and your extended family!
Warmest Regards,
Brandon Eaton
Tara Young
February 1, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Larry @ NV Energy for the past 5 years. He was a man of character and I am glad to have known him. His office was a testament to his family and my sympathy is with them. Gone much too soon.
Adam Godorov
February 1, 2021
Dear Luna family,
I worked with Larry throughout most of my career at NV Energy (well over 25 years). Aside from Larry being a great leader, he was also a decent, caring, and honest person. He embodied the spirit of the NV Energy family, in that he would drop whatever he was doing to help someone else. We worked even more closely over the last few years, and he always called or emailed to let me know if there was "an issue" that needed attention. He never pointed fingers or cast blame, and was simply the type of person you just enjoyed working with. A great person, he will be missed.
Brad Reiplinger
January 29, 2021
Dear Luna family-
It is with a heavy heart that I write these condolences. We each seem to be different around the many people we contact in this line of work. But through the stories of Larry I find a couple of threads that ring true from all.
His laughter and sense of humor, his love for his family and his love for sports whether playing or rooting. I am going to say it J-E-T-S Jets, Jets Jets, sorry that was for him.
Good Old Faithful he stuck with his teams through good and bad and tried to do the same in his management style. He had your back and did his best to hold you up even when you were not at your best.
I know we all will miss him in different ways, but none will be the way you all will miss him. Taken much too soon I pray that the comfort of your belief in Christ Jesus and the life after will ease your immediate pain. I pray for peace for all of you and know that he is in our hearts as well.
Kathy Schweers
January 29, 2021
Larry was one of my favorite friends from NV Energy. I knew him from the start of his career. What a wonderful friend and mentor he was. He will always hold a special place in my heart. He was kind, compassionate, and always willing to help. May God hold him in his loving arms. We lost a very special person.
Clyyne Cook
January 29, 2021
My thoughts to the family.
I had the pleasure of working with Larry for a long time. It started back in 2000 and throughout all these years, Larry always shared stories about his family, lighting up every time. I can't even imagine NVE without him.
Carol Chesko
January 29, 2021
To Larry's loved ones,
My prayers of peace and strength are with you. I enjoyed working with your Husband/Dad over these past few years. I was always guaranteed a weather report from him sometime during the week and as silly as it may seem....that's what I'll miss, because it was a way of connecting. I've thought about him a lot with this crazy weather we've had over the past 2 weeks :-)
I can definitely tell he loved you ALL a lot just by all the special photos and momentos that he kept in his office and how he beamed with pride when he spoke of you.
Love,
Carol Chesko
Ivory Blue
January 29, 2021
Dear Tammy and Family - Larry was my mentor, friend and brother in Jesus Christ. I cherish the special times with him. The times when he shared life lessons, talked about the coyote running into the side of the car, or figured out a unique way to address a problem. I really enjoyed how he spoke of you and the kids in such an affectionate way. May the love of Christ comfort you and all of us that miss him.
Penny Chole
January 29, 2021
Tammy- I was sos sorry to learn of your loss. Sending my heartfelt condolences and know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Penny (Olson) Chole
Jonathan Richter
January 26, 2021
It was a pleasure knowing Larry. I am sorry he is no longer with us. He will be missed.
Pam Thomas
January 26, 2021
Dear Tammy and family - we are all so sorry for the loss of Larry! We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you love and light - Pam, Josh, Christian, and Sam Thomas
Margaret Kendall
January 25, 2021
Larry was very special and I loved him dearly. I will miss his short greetings on holidays or when our weather here was cold or stormy. I loved his smile . He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Colin Harlow
January 24, 2021
Dear Luna Family - my prayers are with you at this time. I was able to work with Larry a lot and got to know him well. He was such a great guy who always had a positive outlook on life and always offered me kind, supportive words. A great leader and beloved by all, this is a great loss, but I know he is in a better place.
Rick Suey
January 24, 2021
Tammy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Larry was an incredible man and more importantly, a great; Husband, Father, Brother, Son and Friend. I fondly remember our street basketball games, pickup games at Sunset Park and attending boxing matches at the old Alladin Casino. My heart is broken at the thought of your incredible loss. If I can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to let me know. God bless you all!
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Biography
Lawrence "Larry" Luna was called to Heaven suddenly on January 19, 2021 at age 56, with his loving family present. Larry was born May 12, 1964 in East Orange, New Jersey to parents Jack and Josefa Luna. Larry was joined a year later by brother, Jack Luna. The family moved to Las Vegas in 1968.
Larry went to Lincoln Elementary School, Jim Bridger Junior High, and Eldorado High School (Class of 1982). Larry graduated from UNR in 1986 with a degree in Electrical Engineering (Go Pack!). He started his career at Nevada Power/NV Energy as an Electrical Engineer and worked through various departments throughout his 34+ year career, with his final position Director of Delivery Optimization.
Larry married the love of his life in 1992, Tammy (nee Kendall, known as Mrs. Luna to her CCSD students). Larry and Tammy were blessed with three beautiful children, Jacob, Madison and Tayler. Larry was an active and proud Swim Dad for the BCH Heatwave Swim Team (Jacob and Tayler), Harvard Crimson (Jacob) and Dance Dad for the Fern Adair Dance Academy (Madison). All three kids excelled in school and life and Larry was the proudest dad you could ever meet.
Larry had a wide circle of friends that date back to his high school days and we are so grateful for their support during this sad time. Larry was a Lector at St. Thomas More and the family was active at both St. Thomas More and St. Francis Catholic Churches. Larry was an avid sports fan -Yankees, Knights, UNR Wolfpack, UNLV Rebel basketball, Harvard Crimson, Jets and (now) Raiders and basically every other sport. He celebrated his most recent fantasy football victory with a happy dance for his family at their new home in Inspirada.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Tammy and their three children, Jacob, Madison and Tayler; his parents Jack Sr. and Josefa; brother Jack Jr. (Karen); mother-in-law Margaret Kendall; and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Welcoming Larry in Heaven is Papa Ed Kendall.
All who knew him will miss Larry dearly.
Due to the pandemic, the services will be private. We hope to have a larger Celebration of Life gathering in the future.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, Special Olympics, or any charity of their choice.