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Larry Dubravetz Obituary
Larry was born September 25, 1945 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School in Cuyahoga Falls, and St. Vincent High School in 1963, where he was honorary captain of his high school basketball team. He also played baseball with champion leagues in Cuyahoga Falls and North Eastern Ohio.
He graduated from Kent State University in 1968 with a major in Business Administration, and was a past officer of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.
While serving in Vietnam as a lieutenant with the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in 1969, he distinguished himself with heroic actions and outstanding meritorious service to his country.
Larry was seriously wounded, but continued his valorous leadership which contributed immeasurably to the success of his mission and prevented serious injury to his fellow comrades. He was awarded the Bronze Star with a Combat V for Valor, Purple Heart and Silver Star.
He was a retired disabled Army Captain.
Larry had over 35 years experience as a Human Resource Director with several companies, including the Cigna Corporation, Hattie Larlham Foundation, and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal.
He had a passion for playing golf, riding his motorcycle and spending time with family. Larry had an infectious smile that could light up a room and his positive outlook on life was admired by all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving parents, Albert and Rosemary Dubravetz; brother, James of Copley, Ohio; sister, Diane Large (Richard) Walker of Stow, Ohio; daughter, Susan (Craig) Ripley; twin grandsons, Ryan and Tyler all of New Philadelphia, Ohio; niece, Kathy Large of Chicago, Ill.; nephew, Brian Large of Tampa, Fla. and many relatives and friends.
Friends may call Tuesday, May 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ciriello and Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery where VFW Post #3363 will conduct military honors.
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for Larry Dubravetz
Nancy Whitehead
July 19, 2010
Larry and I worked together at the Akron Beacon Journal. As our Director of Human Resources, he was always ready with answers to the most difficult personnel questions. He was upbeat and positive and a true pleasure to work with at the ABJ. My condolences to the family.
Mary Ann Shisler
June 1, 2010
I met Larry when we both went to Kent State. It has been many years since I have talked to Larry, but will never forget him. He was a great guy and he will always have a special place in my heart.
Sue McMillan Bratton "Sam"
May 31, 2010
I was a friend of Larry's during our high school years. He went to St. V's and I went to Cuyahoga Falls HS. He would come over with Bill Lane, John Howard, and Gary Kuneman and play cards with my dad (who loved those guys). I saw Larry last summer and am so glad I was able to rekindle our friendship then. I waited until today, Memorial Day, to say what I could about Larry and all the VietNam vets who gave so much in a controversial war. God Bless You All and most of all God Bless Larry...may you find peace at last.
Penny Cummings
May 23, 2010
Anyone who attended the St. Vincent High School production of The Music Man in 1963 will remember Larry's impeccable rendition of "Trouble in River City." As we applauded him then, I now applaud the testimony of his well lived life.
Penny Dirrig Cummings, St V "62
Tom Oliver
May 23, 2010
Please accept our sympathy. We have wonderful memories of living "right-behind" Larry & family when they lived on Kenneth Road & we lived on Hile Road. Susie & our Becky were childhood friends.
Our prayers are with you,
Tom & Kay Oliver
Bob Lewis
May 23, 2010
Please accept my condolences. I knew Larry as a great guy through basketball at Oak Park and Lion's Park, and my friends at Immaculate heart and St. V's.
Bob Lewis
Amy Miller
May 23, 2010
Mrs. Dubravetz, Jim, Diane, and Susie -
We are very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Be comforted in knowing that he's not suffering or in pain any longer. We have many fond memories of Larry when he was part of our family and he's left a wonderful legacy with Susie and the twins.
God Bless,
Tom, Amy (Hague) and Megan Miller
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