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Larry DeFratis Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Larry DeFratis will be 11:00 AM Wednesday June 6, 2007 at The First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport on Jordan St. The family will receive visitors Tuesday June 5, 2007 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Bryan McDowell.
Larry was born March 30th, 1945 in Gallup, New Mexico and was raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and was a member of the Ki Ann Indians in his youth. Larry joined the Air Force in 1963 and was stationed in Alaska as a Russian Linguist for four years. Larry met his loving wife Janice in San Diego, California and married her there in 1969 and started many years of traveling with his job. They lived in ElCentro, California then Las Vegas, Nevada where their first son Eric Alan was born. After that they went to Boise, Idaho where their second son Daniel was born. In 1990 Larry had a Quadruple Bypass done and they then retired to Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1994. They relocated to Shreveport in 2000 with Janice's job at Morgan Pontiac.
Larry was a loving husband and father who enjoyed cooking for his family, and performing functions as a handy man during his retirement years. He was also involved in many community groups and politics, both locally and nationally. He was the Shreveport Chapter President of the Optimist Club, volunteered at the Gingerbread House, and Inter Faith Pharmacy. Larry also loved writing "Letters to the Editor" and sharing his views. He was a member of The First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport and was an Elder for Trinity Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho.
His parents Harry and Louise DeFratis, brother Robert DeFratis and sister Lenore Stringer preceded Larry in death.
Larry is survived and greatly missed by his faithful wife Janice, son Eric Alan and wife Jennifer, and son Daniel, one brother Eugene DeFratis and numerous nieces and nephews. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry DeFratis
Richard Anderson
June 20, 2007
From the Anderson family: Please accept my deepest condolences to the DeFratis family upon a man that was a source of inspiration to us all! We will carry on but he will not be forgotten in our hearts for eternity. Thank you for your leadership and May God bless you and keep you!
Lillian and John Moskeland
June 19, 2007
Janice and family:
Please accept John's and my deepest sympathy. We are filled with sorrow at your loss. We were abroad at the time of Larry's death and have just recently returned. There will always be memories of Larry's enthusiasm and kindness. He was and is a role model for us.
Julie Digilormo
June 9, 2007
Dearest Larry~ You have been a faithful supporter of the true fight for civil rights via the Democratic Party. You were my friend and helped lift me up when my faith in our party faltered. Whether we were holding up Kerry signs on Youree Drive or having cocktails with our fellow friends. The Yahoo Group and I will never forget you!
K B
June 8, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about Larry's death. He was a faithful supporter of the Democratic efforts in Shreveport and will be greatly missed.
Michael Fagan
June 8, 2007
Your years of life experience and counsel will be missed.
Michael P. Fagan
National Coordinator, USDemocrat Network
Charlotte Crawley
June 6, 2007
I will miss Larry. His hard work in local politics made an impact. My prayers are with his family
TIBBY WELCH
June 6, 2007
JANICE, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU WERE MARRIED TO A VERY NICE MAN AND A GENTELMAN. I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE. MAY THE LORD BE WITH
YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOUR FRIEND, TIBBY WELCH
Ron Christopher Stamps
June 5, 2007
Larry our community will miss you and your commitment to service. Well done faithful servant, well done!
Your Fellow Optimist
Jo Harrell
June 5, 2007
I really enjoyed working with Larry during the presidential election. His dedication and purpose will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy and Pat Brazell
June 5, 2007
May God be with you and give you strength in this time of need.
Calvin Sims
June 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Campion Brown
June 5, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Margie Fair
June 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karura Rainey
June 5, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Carroll R. Michaud
June 5, 2007
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Larry Defratis our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Larry. And to Larry it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Larry we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,452 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Larry’s family and loved ones.
Carroll R. Michaud, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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