Lawrence “Larry” Joseph McElhinny, 57 of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was born September 3, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA son of Earl McElhinny of Irwin and Mary Elizabeth (Lutz) Fox of Allison Park, PA. He was a graduate of Hampton High School and La Roche College. Larry was a self-employed entrepreneur in the computer technology business providing computer training and web sales.
Larry has enjoyed playing basketball from his high school days into his adulthood. When his boys were in elementary and middle school, he was fortunate to coach them at St. John School, Monaca and Rochester Middle School. Family was most important to Larry. He was a loving husband and father who shared a lot of quality time with the family. Whether it was dinner out or a Disney Cruise vacation, he simply cherished their time together. He was immensely proud of his sons and cheered their each and every accomplishment.
Larry was an affable guy who cared about his neighbors and helped at every opportunity. He was hospitable and often invited them into their home for gatherings and parties, especially at Christmas when he played Santa. Larry was simply what people often call “a good guy”.
He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 31 years: Julie (Lampman) McElhinny; two sons: Daniel McElhinny, Rochester; Joshua McElhinny, Rochester; his sister and brother-in-law: Lori (Chris) Pappalardo, Emsworth; his father Earl McElhinny, Irwin; and mother Mary Fox, Allison Park.
Friends will be received Wednesday, August 15, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The public is kindly asked to arrive directly at the church on Thursday morning. Interment will follow in the Garden of the Four Gospels, Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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