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Larry Bortolott Obituary
Larry Addison Bortolott, age 40, passed away on Oct. 19, 2010, in Hollywood of natural causes.
Born Sept. 2, 1970, in Glendale, he grew up in Camarillo and graduated from Rio Mesa High School in 1988. He settled in Burbank with Cyrena Vladish Bortolott, his wife of 14 years. Larry worked in the special effects industry in Hollywood for two decades and was an avid airplane and flight videographer for the Commemorative Air Force and the Reno Air Show. Larry's interest in special effects developed early in life and he will be fondly remembered for making people laugh by his innovative use of props and special effects in unique and fun ways. Larry sought to bring laughter to everyone he met.
Larry is survived by his wife, Cyrena, of Burbank; mother and father, Linda and Richard Bortolott, of Oxnard; brother, John (Lisa) Bessolo, and nephew, Frank Bessolo of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Aurora (Jeff "Bones") Crosetti-Thomas, and niece, Zola Thomas of Portland, Ore.; sister, Tina Bortolotti of Simi Valley; sister, Elise (Sid) McClure of Port Hueneme; and brother, Steve Bortolotti of Owasso, Okla.; sister-in-law, Larissa Bortolotti of Owasso, Okla.; and nieces, Olivia and Lillian Bortolotti of Owasso, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Shasta Addison.
A memorial is planned for Saturday, Oct. 30. Location and details will be shared with family and friends through: [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cyrena Vladish Bortolott Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank Branch or can be sent to Wells Fargo, PO Box 3488 Portland, OR 97208, or to Cyrena's mother Linda Vladish at 6306 Spyglass Ave., Banning, CA 92220.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Bortolott
October 31, 2010
Dear Family,
We cannot fathom the losses you have endured. We send our deepest love and sincerest condolences to you all.
Love-n-Light,
Nancy, Cynda, Cyan & Dave Holt ("reverend Dave")
October 27, 2010
It is difficult to express the saddness we feel. We both remember when Larry told us about his job and how happy he was. It is bad when someone dies but worse when he or she is so young. We are sorry for his whole family having to undergo such sadness for everything that has happened. God Bless all. Bob and Rita Thoms
Janis Blair
October 25, 2010
I was blessed to walk this earth with Larry... So many fond memories, so many laughs.
Filomena Ornelas
October 25, 2010
Dear Linda & Richard & Family,
My deepest condolences and sympathy.
I am keeping you in my prayers.
Filly @ PTI
Erin Daly
October 25, 2010
Heaven will be a happy place....Larry was a funny, wonderful person, gone to soon but will never be forgotten.....
Patty Taylor
October 25, 2010
Our family is so saddened by Larry's passing. He was unique in a magical way...always smiling and always oh so funny. May he rest in peace. Our condolences to Cyrena and the Bortolott/Crosetti families. May God bless all of you.
Bob, Patty Taylor and family
Dan Knisely
October 24, 2010
We are shocked and saddened to read of Larry's passing. Our deepest sympathies to Cyrena and Larry's families and other friends.
Dan and Joan Knisely
October 23, 2010
Larry..
so many memories!!!
There has not been one day in the last 20 years.....
that i don't think about what we did.
C Hunter
Cathy Courselle Oldham
October 23, 2010
Larry always set a sweet example of how not to take life so seriously, he will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered. My deepest sympathy to Cyrena and the Bortolott/Crosetti families. I will continue to pray that you find comfort, understanding, and that God wraps you in his love. Monte Vista/Rio Mesa Class of '88
Patty Taylor
October 23, 2010
Sweet and oh so funny, Larry ~ there will never be another you! Our deepest sympathy to Cyrena and to the Bortolott/Crosetti families. Love and prayers.
Bob and Patty & family
Kari Spies-Schmitt
October 23, 2010
To all the family and friends of Larry - I am so sorry for your loss. Larry sounds like he was an amazing man and I hope that all of your memories of him will be kept alive in your hearts forever. I get the feeling that he would have wanted you to smile or laugh when you think of him so I pray that through your tears and sadness you may also find laughter.
October 23, 2010
You will be greatly missed my funny and sweet friend. I hope they are ready for you in the afterlife!
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