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Larry Birleffi Obituary
He died at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, son-in-law Phil Noble said.
Birleffi was the announcer for Wyoming football, basketball and other sports for 37 years and wrote a sports column for the (Cheyenne) Wyoming Tribune Eagle. He was manager and part owner of KFBC Radio in Cheyenne and did assignments for ABC Wide World of Sports.
"They just don't make them like that anymore," said Kevin McKinney, the color radio analyst for Wyoming sports the last 12 years. "A guy who was our eyes to Wyoming athletics for all those years. There wasn't any television, only Larry."
There was a moment of silence in Birleffi's honor before the Wyoming-Bowling Green football game Saturday.
Birleffi is survived by a sister, three daughters and two grandchildren. His wife, Lois, died in 2004.
Services are planned Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
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Jim Anest
September 12, 2019
Rest in peace Cowboy.
Once a Cowboy always a Cowboy.
Your memory shall be everlasting!
Whitey Dennis Devlin
September 12, 2019
Larry you were without doubt the Voice of the Cowboys during my time at UW in the late 60s. Always enjoyed your articles in the newspapers and listening to your play calls in the booth. You were missed after retiring and will be remembered by all Cowboys forever.
victor checketts
August 20, 2013
truly saddened by the passing of a legend of Wyoming football and basketball broadcasts. I had the great opportunity of meeting Larry after he broadcast a Wyoming-Utah basketball game. I was so fortunate to get his autograph on a Wyoming basketball media guide, that is one autograph I will always treasure. may god bless your family at this time of sadness. Now Larry is doing play by play for the heavenly angels. Rest in Peace Larry and thank you for the great broadcasts you did for the cowboys.
W. Jack Savage
August 9, 2012
One of the best guys I ever worked for and had the pleasure of knowing. A sad day, indeed.
W. Jack Savage (Monrovia, CA)
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Frannie Rosen
February 20, 2011
Larry Birleffi was my grand father and I I miss him deeply. I remember visting him every summer in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Aaron Kyle
October 7, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the loss of a great broadcaster and true Wyoming Cowboy. As a former Wyoming athlete, I sincerely appreciated his enthusiastic and supportive play by play. He was a positive influence in the lives of many of us.
Renee Magner
October 2, 2008
My Heart goes out to Larry's girls. Thinking of you during this tough time. Sending lots of love!
Dorothy and Ray Lansing
September 30, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful family. I know you will miss him as he was one of a kind and his love for his family was always obvious. We were blessed to have known him.
S&L Martin
September 28, 2008
Oh Biffer,
How can you leave us now in our dark times. But hey, we've been through it before, haven't we? They are still "our" cowboys and cowgirls.
..Good man gone. There were many, many hours listening to your voice and words of wisdom.
To the family, our deepest condolences.
Bob & Alice Cooper
September 28, 2008
Larry. you were the last of a dying breed. You lived a long & full life. We will miss you.
Tom and Linnea Sinnott
September 28, 2008
You will be greatly missed Larry.
Larry Dean Bloomquist
September 28, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss.
Some of my fondest memories are listining to Larry on the radio as we headed to the cowboy games with my grandfather.
His voice will echo throuout the state and in the hearts of all that heard him.
Thomas Widgeon
September 28, 2008
Jesus Loves Me!!!
D. ZIMMERMAN
September 27, 2008
REST IN PEACE LARRY BIRLEFFI
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