Craig B. Larsen

Craig B. Larsen, 73, of Oak Park passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 surrounded by family. 

He was born on July 18, 1951 to Arthur and Lois (nee Niekom) Larsen in Franklin Park. He married the love of his life, Denise “Puddy” (nee D’Esposito) on August 7, 1982 and they had 42 wonderful years together.   

He was the very proud father of Tom (Madeline) and Dave (Elise), loving Grandpa Bop to Natalie, Nora, Luke, June, and Ben Larsen, dear brother to the late Alan Larsen and brother-in-law to Julian (Molly) D’Esposito, Clancy (Bob) Senechalle, Kate D’Esposito, Annie D’Esposito, and the late Mary Fran (Bill) Aunchman and cherished uncle to Danielle (Mike) Delzotti, Pete (Michelle Olson) Senechalle, Tim (Stacy) Senechalle, Julie (Joe) Downey, Ann C. D’Esposito, Andrew D’Esposito, Aimee (Brian) Tortolano and many great nieces and nephews. He and his family are appreciative of the tender care that Kai and Nora provided the last two years. 

Craig started his career at The Northern Trust where he met Puddy before spending 30 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he was a tax partner. He was extremely, but humbly, proud of the career he built over many years of hard work. 

He loved spending time with his wife and family, travelling, photography, and trying to improve his golf game. He had an endless love for literature. Upon retirement he completed the Great Books Course at The University of Chicago. He was a frequent writer and journaler, leaving behind many words for his loved ones to remember him.

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All to meet Saturday, February 1, 2025 at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass.   Private Interment at All Saints Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Giles Parish attn. Migrant Ministry, Special Gifts Theatre, or the organization of your choice. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.