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Lawrence Corfey Obituary
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Jeanne M. (Kimmerling) Corfey; one daughter, Denise Pirhala and her husband Richard of Southbury, CT; five sons, Lawrence R. Corfey, Jr. and his wife Jacqueline of Virginia Beach, VA, Russell Corfey and his wife Mandy of Clinton, Brian Corfey and his wife Tina of Virginia Beach, VA, David Corfey of Charleston, SC and Raymond Corfey and his wife Lynn of West Brookfield; two brothers, Edwin Corfey of Southbury, CT and William Corfey of Bethel, PA; one sister, Florence Gill of Mashpee, MA; 22 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was born and grew up in Bridgeport, CT son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Leibscher) Corfey and later lived in Indiana, Worcester and Virginia Beach before moving to Ware 5 years ago. He was a graduate of Central High School in Bridgeport, CT. Mr. Corfey worked for 30 years in the grocery business as a produce specialist before retiring in 1996 from Shaw Supermarkets.
A Funeral Service for Lawrence will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 2:30 PM in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield. Callings hours will be held prior to the service from 1 to 2:30 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Guardian Hospice of Massachusetts, Inc., 8 Central St., West Brookfield, MA 01585.
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Darlene Jacobson
May 13, 2010
I remember Larry as the produce specialist at Shaw's. He was one of the nicest people I've had the priviledge of working with. My condolences to his wife and family.
Megan Welch
May 4, 2010
Dear Jeanne and family
Sorry to hear about your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen Ryan
May 4, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dear Larry, Jackie and Austin: You are in my thoughts and prayers.
bruce weagle
May 4, 2010
dear jeanne and family...i was deeply saddened to read about larry's passing..i spent many great days working with larry at iandoli's and shaws when i was produce mgr. i also enjoyed the visits to your house when we would ride by and larry would have us come in for a "cold one" and a lot of laughs...i have moved to maine a few years ago and have retired but the memories of larry will continue...bruce and donna weagle
Caryn Corfey Young
May 4, 2010
Uncle Larry will be missed! I think Aunt Ruth is giving him a great big bear hug right now! My prayers are with you.
Peter&Sharon Clark
May 3, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sharon Dawson
May 3, 2010
We love you Uncle Larry and we will miss you! But you are safe now in the loving arms of the Lord. Love, Sharon, Sandy, Nick, Laura, Jacki and Joey.
Kelly McNulty
May 3, 2010
I would like to forward my condolences from my family to yours. We didnt know Mr. Corfey but Brian is my brother-in-law and he is very a good man. Like they say the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. We are sorry for your loss.
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