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Larry Johnson Obituary

Larry A. Johnson, 67, of Penn Yan passed away peacefully, March 5, at his home surrounded by his friends and family.

Friends and family are invited to calling hours from 1 to 3 p.m Sunday (March 10) at Bellona Memorial Presbyterian Church, 93 Pre-Emption Road, Bellona. A service will be held immediately following at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Yates County, P.O. Box 12, Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Larry was born August 11, 1951 in Geneva, the son of Norma and Alfred Johnson. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1969, and then went on to Alfred College where he graduated with an Animal Husbandry degree. He continued to farm with his father on the family farm and raise one daughter with his wife Nancy. In the early eighties he decided to leave farming and let his sense of business and sales really take hold with Snap-On Tools. He owned and operated the business for over 30 years, and as a legend to most in the industry. He always strived to hit record sales, but it was the relationships with his customers and co-workers that meant the most. After retiring a few years ago, Larry enjoyed hunting, riding his ATV with his dog, his mornings with the "coffee club" and most of all spending every moment he could with the love of his life, his granddaughter.

He is loved and will truly be missed by his daughter, Christie (Brian) Mosch; granddaughter, Madelyn Mosch; mother, Norma Johnson; sister, Carleen Fox; aunt, uncle, cousins, nieces, nephews and his beloved four-legged companion, Sarah.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Alfred Johnson.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2019.

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Chris and Sue Hansen

March 17, 2019

Norma, Carleen, Christie, Brian and Madelyn-
We are saddened by Larry's passing but feel assured that he is at rest. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris and Sue Hansen

Linda (Rugg)Dickerson

March 9, 2019

Norma, Carleen and family, Our sincere sympathy to you on the passing of Larry.
I have fond memories of visits to Larry's parents, sister, Carleen and Larry and them visiting my parents, brother, Bobby and myself.

May your precious memories comfort you at this difficult time.

Bart Breese

March 8, 2019

Larry, you are one of a kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my first ride with you to help me jump start my career with Snapon. It was always fun to see where you would end up in the top 10. You always made it. We also enjoyed stopping by to see you in the early Years especially when you had to move fast to prevent one of my daughters from running off the end of the pool deck you had just built. Well, I guess it's time for you to rest now. Gone but never forgotten. We will always share the never give up attitude . I will miss our chats to keep you up on the tool stories. RIP my friend.

Jim Moon

March 8, 2019

Larry helped me sell a property to a mechanic that had too much debt (Snap On Tool debt). Larry made that debt go away. I never saw anyone do something like that. I did say thank you but it still makes me very thankful. that young man that Larry helped out did pay him back 100%.

March 8, 2019

"True friends are the ones who never leave your heart, even if they leave your life for a while. Even after years apart, you pick up with them right where you left off, and when they die they're never dead in your heart." I will miss my friend.

Barb Willson Krauss

March 7, 2019

I am so sorry. Larry was much to young to leave your family. May your happy memories bring comfort.

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