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Larry Ranieri Obituary
Services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral Home.
Larry was born May 17, 1932, to Romeo and Mary (Matteucci) Ranieri Sr. in Black Eagle, where he was raised. He graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School and later graduated with his Master's Degree from the University of Santa Clara in California. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Bobby Nelson in Black Eagle. They remained happily married until her death in 2007.
Larry served in the United States Army for over 30 years, serving his county during the Vietnam War. He later would work as an ap-praiser to the Montana Highway Department for 18 years before retiring.
He was an active member of Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Helena, American Legion, VFW, Disabled Veterans, Reserve Officers Association and the Helena and Montana Brain Injury Association. Larry loved to travel with his wife. He traveled to many foreign lands during his military and post-military careers. Larry also enjoyed stamp and coin collecting and tracing his family roots with his genealogy research.
Survivors include his daughter Venetia Angel of Pukalani, Hawaii; sons Robin (Jan) Ranieri of Seneca, Kan., Randy (Julian) Ranieri of Costa Mesa, Calif., Romel Ranieri of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Ramon Ranieri of Helena; son-in-law Larry Martin of Hughson, Calif.; brothers Romeo Ranieri Jr. of Great Falls and Raymond Ranieri of San Diego, Calif.; sister Lorraine Peck of Black Eagle; seventeen grand-children and 5 great-grandchildren.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Bobby (Nelson) Ranieri; daughter Vicki Ranieri in 2007 and son-in-law Danny Angel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ursuline Centre or donor's choice.
Condolences may be posted online at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries. Leslie A. Bobier
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Shyla
December 12, 2011
Thank you Larry for your service to our country and the Helena Brain Injury group. Mark and I forever appreciate your care and concern. Now you are forever with Bobby God bless all of your family. With Love Shyla and Mark
terry shikany
December 12, 2011
sorry for your loss, our deep sympathy from the shikany family.
Eugene Marianetti
December 12, 2011
Some of my fondest memories growing up in Black Eagle were of the Ranieri family and their many contributions to the Blessed Sacrament Church and the community. Larry was a few years older and was away at school while I grew up with Bozo, Lorraine and Raymond. It was at the all-school Hawthore/Collins reunion in 1995 that I was able to become reaquainted with Larry and we recalled a lot of fond memories in Black Eagle. My deepest condolances and sympthy to Larry's family. May God bless and keep you in his prayers,Fondly, Gene Marianetti
December 11, 2011
I heard many stories on Larry years ago when I cared for his mother Mary at Cambridge Court and met him at that time. Also spent time with sister Lorraine and brother Romeo. Please know that we send you all blessings and peace. You are all such a wonderful family and you strength is a true virtue. Sorry about Larry's passing. In our prayers. Merry Coats (Rainbow Senior Living - Assisted Living Coordinator) Stanford, Montana.
December 11, 2011
Ramon so sorry to hear of your loss..we send our deepest condolences to you and your family..Sincerly,Trampus Hoy and Cathy Estes.
Dianne Stefani
December 11, 2011
On behalf of the Emil (Stoffie) and Lempi Stefani family, I send our condolences to Larry's entire family. Larry was an outstanding gentleman and he will be missed by all.
Linda Peterson
December 11, 2011
What a "true" kind/happy man Larry was. It was a pleasure to know him.
Jack Vukasin
December 11, 2011
The loss of a hero. Larry Ranieri was my first athletic hero. Larry's brother, Ray, and I became friends in grade school. At that time Larry and Bill Mahon were star halfbacks on the then St Mary's high school football team. Ray and I would go to their games,but we were there to watch Larry. He was our guy, he was from our neighborhood. It has been 60 years but I can still see him, running knees high, breaking tackles at the line, once clear sprinting to the end zone for one of his many touchdowns. Great memories!
Deepest condolences to all the Ranieri family. Enjoy your own memories of your very special man and he will always remain in your hearts.
Jack Vukasin
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other gold.
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