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Lawrence Giesman Obituary

Lawrence Christopher Giesman
Giesman, Lawrence Christopher (Larry). Age 84. Formerly of Milford, Connecticut, currently of Philadelphia died February 3, 2023, while being treated for medical complications from a fall in his home.
Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to George and Anna Giesman on October 4, 1938, he graduated from the University of Pittsburg in 1962. He started his 50-year career at a division of Boeing in Delaware County where he was a test engineer on the Chinook Helicopter.
In 1968 he accepted a position with Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut where he rose through the ranks ultimately becoming part of management. During his Sikorsky employment he earned an MBA at the University at Bridgeport.
He retired from Sikorsky in January 2000, but was asked to return as a contract employee. A second retirement followed ten years later.
He is survived by Dolores (nee Parrotto), his beloved wife of sixty years, his daughters Donna (John) Kessler and Laura (Michael Ranilla) Giesman, his five grandchildren David, Jessica, Tessa, Samantha, Zoe, and brothers Richard (Norma) and George (Pam).
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Saturday, March 18, 2023, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Old St. Joseph Church, 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Westminster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, in Larry's name.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Feb. 24 to Mar. 8, 2023.

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Dr. Chris Eggert

March 5, 2023

Dolores and family -
So sorry for you loss. Larry was a great man. My prayers are with you all.
Dr. Chris Eggert

Jean waricha

March 3, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nick Amico Jr.

February 27, 2023

My sincerest condolences Dolores. Larry gave me my first management position at Sikorsky. He was a very special man!

Curt Cooper

February 25, 2023

I was sorry to hear of Larry's passing and wanted to extend my condolences to the Giesman family. I had both the privilege and honor of knowing and working with Larry during his tenure at Sikorsky. He was not only a respected, talented engineer but was the consummate gentleman as well. He was well liked and will be missed by all who knew him. God bless him and may he rest in peace.

Hugh L Kearney

February 25, 2023

worked with Larry at Sikorsky.
May he RIP
Hugh Kearney

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The Church of Old St. Joseph

321 Willings Alley, PHILADELPHIA, PA

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18

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

The Church of Old St. Joseph

321 Willings Alley, PHILADELPHIA, PA

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18

Interment

Westminster Cemetery

701 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA

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2531-35 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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