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Larry W Lazzara

Date of Death: July 25, 2011
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Larry W. Lazzara, 54, of Lafayette, died at 6:21 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2011, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, Calif., and was the son of the late John and Patricia Flowers Lazzara. On June 20, 1993, he married Barbara Buckler Forbes in Anaheim Hills, Calif., and she survives.Continue Reading

Debbie Chamberlin left a message on July 30, 2011:
To Sister Dorothy & Lazzara Family,

I have thought of you so much over all these years, and have missed being in touch. I&m very sorry to have found your through the passing of your wonderful Larry. I have seen former high school classmates sharing about him this week on Facebook, and he was truly loved. While I didn&t know Larry well myself, I do remember he almost always had a smile on his face.

My heart goes out to you all at this time. I will keep you in my prayers. I wish you comfort.

With love,
Deb Chamberlin

Bob Anderson left a message on July 29, 2011:
GODSPEED Larry. We will miss you and your crazy sense of humor you brought to all situations. Prayers for family and friends.
Joni McDaniel left a message on July 29, 2011:
Mary Margaret,
So very sorry for your loss and that of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Debi Cottrell Sutton left a message on July 28, 2011:
Dorothy and family, I just saw the news on Facebook about Larry. We are all so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to you. He was a great guy, we all remember him at Douglass High School. God bless. Debi
Kathy and John Greer left a message on July 28, 2011:
Barb and family:
Just wanted to let you know that you are all in our prayers during this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Steve and Michelle McKeon left a message on July 28, 2011:
We were so saddened to hear of Larry&s passing. We feel lucky to have had the chance to meet him while he was painting our house in WL a few weeks back. He was a kind man with a wonderful spirit. He spoke of his entire family often during our talks (especially the grandchildren)- with such love and devotion. He loved you all very much and made it known. Our thoughts are with your family.
Kathy Good left a message on July 28, 2011:
Dear Barb and Family,
Larry was the nicest person I have ever met in my entire life! Not only was he the best at what he did professionally, he was the best at being a friend.

There was not a time when we spoke that he did not mention a member of his family....he loved you all so very much!

He will be truly truly missed, but he will live in my heart and in hearts of many for the rest of our lives.

Thank you for sharing your husband and father/grandfather with me and my family!

God Bless,
Kathy and Jeff Good
and Family
dennis marra left a message on July 28, 2011:
to the family of Larry wish you well an know that he is sitting in his hot rod at a stop light waiting for it too turn green so that he can burn some rubber an smiling that big old larry smile. He was a good freind for many years an was the frist one to come a running when u needed help of anykind.His time he spent in maryland with all that knew him was rock n roll ,fast cars an many,many laughs an great times by all. u will b missed my piezahn!! save me shotgun seat !!!!! god bless!!
Cathy Grierson Brady left a message on July 28, 2011:
To Larry&s Family:

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I graduated high school with Larry and he was my best buddy. We did keep in touch for a bit after he moved to CA, but like many things in life, we lost touch. He was a wonderful guy in school and I know he was an wonderful man.

Again, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy Grierson Brady
Lothian, MD (hometown Upper Marlboro, MD)

Janet L. Buche left a message on July 28, 2011:
Barb:
You probably know our vehicles more than our faces, and I am not through TCOB very often, yet you have always been a smiling face and a positive attitude when I come through. I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your husband earlier this week. I did not know him, yet seeing that contributions go to the Almost Humane Society put a smile on my face. We obviously both have a place in our hearts for pets who are in need of a kind hand and a forever homes. Please know that you are thought of at this most difficult time. Thinking of you...

Janet L. Buche
IDHS District 4 Administrative Coordinator
629 N. 6th St., Suite J
Lafayette, Indiana 47901
Phil and Chris Clugh Thomas left a message on July 28, 2011:
Larry will be sorely missed. He was always friendly and helpful. We enjoyed his smile and his laughter. Larry did a lot of painting for us over the years. He could always be depended upon. He spoke of his love of family often. So very sorry for your loss. Chris and Phil
Brandon and Amber Greer left a message on July 28, 2011:
May God be with you during your time of loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
""No farewell words were spoken.. No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it..and only God knows why. ""

Brandon and Amber Greer
Maurice Herron left a message on July 27, 2011:
My Deepiest Sympathy To all of you , Larry is and will always be a Loved and Respected Man and Very Missed .
I so enjoyed working with Larry when he painted the Apts. in Dayton .

Forever a Friend
Maurice Herron
Brad and Diana Hicks left a message on July 27, 2011:
Wow I am kinda lost for words for God has called upon an AWSOME and Loved man and Friend .. Larry Thank You for all the many laughs we have shared and for the chance to call you MY FRIEND , I am so sad on this day and I am and Will always keep your family in my Prayers as I am so so sorry for thier loss as well as anyone eles that you came across for you touched many people weather you knew it or not .

I Love and Will Miss You forever and Heaven will have a ball with you paint them clouds my Friend :)

Much Love Always from Alaska :)

Prayers to you Bard and rest the family ..
Annie Percala left a message on July 27, 2011:
GOD LOOKED AROUND HIS GARDEN
AND HE FOUND AN EMPTY PLACE
HE THEN LOOKED DOWN UPON THE EARTH
ANS SAW YOUR PRECIOUS FACE

HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU
AND LIFTED YOU TO REST;
GOD&S GARDEN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL
HE ALWAYS TAKES THE BEST,

HE CLOSED YOUR WEARY EYELIDS
AND HE WHISPERED ""PEACE BE THINE""
THEN HE TOOK YOU UP TO HEAVEN
WITH HANDS SO GENTLE AND KIND

IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU
BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE,
FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY GOD WELCOMED YOU HOME.

I will never forget Larry and all he did for me ,,, words cannot begin to express my sorrow. My deepest sympathy to you, Barb and the entire family.
We will all miss him so very much,
Annie Percala
Gloria and Warren Emerson left a message on July 27, 2011:
Hi Babs and family,

I did so want to be there with you, just to be there. I had such wonderful talks with Larry on the phone. He and I made each other laugh so much.

There are NO words to comfort you, I know. We are just two more people wanting to tell you how very much we love and cherish you, and send the warmest of hugs to you every minute and every hour.

You and I will take Manhattan, one of these days.

Remain strong, my darling. You and Larry had a wonderful time.

xoxo
G&W
Mandy O'Brien Petro left a message on July 27, 2011:
Your laughter, your zest for fun, your infectious smile, your love of family ... those are things I remember about you cousin Larry, and will hold close to my heart. Until we meet in Heaven - say hi to your Dad for me.
Alex & Lisa Lippai left a message on July 27, 2011:
Barb & family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Larry was an amazing person. We will forever remember his smile and laugh! You are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Love,
Alex & Lisa
Laura O'Brien Miller left a message on July 27, 2011:
Barb,

The Pittsburgh O&Briens send you our deepest sympathy. We all love Larry very much. We hold you close in thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Pat Gregoire left a message on July 27, 2011:
Barbara...so sorry to learn of Larry&s untimely death. Also sorry he was not at our family&s reunions in the past few years so we could visit with you all. He will be remembered in our prayers. Bob & Pat
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Beth left a message on July 27, 2011:
Dear Dorothy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your brother, Larry. I remember his happy attitude back when we were in junior high school. He was always nice to be around. I&ll keep you and your family in my prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort during this difficult time. Love, Beth Compton (Underwood)
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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