Photo courtesy of Clymer Funeral Home Cremations - Palm Coast
Palm Coast, Florida
Jun 14, 1941 – Dec 24, 2024
Lawrence Carmine Vastola, 83, of Palm Coast Florida passed away on December 24, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on June 14, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Carmine and Edna Vastola. Lawrence married Winifred Quinlan on December 19, 1963, in Yonkers, New York. In 1961 he graduated from Assumption College, and in 1965 from the St. Louis University School of Law. He was a member of the New Jersey Bar Association where he practiced Law for 55 years.
Lawrence was the managing member of the Gerald and Elizabeth Geiger Charitable Foundation Inc, and an honorary member of the Green Village Fire Department. He previously resided in Harding Township, New Jersey for more than 30 years, and was for 15 years an Attorney for the Bridgewater Planning Board and an active Member in the Lions Club. He loved spending time with family-especially his 10 grandchildren, playing trivia, and traveling. He was an avid NY Yankees and John Wayne fan.
Lawrence is survived by his wife Winifred Vastola; daughters, Oonagh Barrow and her husband Christopher, Elizabeth Campo and her husband Joseph, Meagan Faraher and her husband Matthew, and Kerry Vastola; sons, Keith Vastola and his wife Melissa, Doyle Vastola and his wife Niesha; brothers, Michael, Mark, and Joseph; grandchildren, Claire, Blake and Ryan Campo, Shane, Collin and Riley Faraher, Abbie, and Tyler Vastola, Eric Vastola, and Hunter Kelly.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Vastola, Jr.
A visitation will be held at Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Lawrence’s name to The Gerald and Elizabeth Geiger Charitable Foundation INC, 36 E. Main St., Somerville, NJ 08876-2308.
The family of Mr. Vastola entrusted his arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations.
Read MoreI just found out about Larry’s death, he was my lawyer and good friend back in NJ, he helped me make good decisions and avoid bad ones, we went to many planning board meetings together as engineer and lawyer, one of the best
Thomas 9lenik
January 09, 2026 | East Brunswick, NJ | Friend
I was so very sorry to see and hear of the passing of Larry Vastola. I worked with Larry for many many years as his legal secretary in the 80s into the 90s I have so many fond memories of him. I always considered him a friend and confidant and he was always there to lend a hand if I needed . Rest in Peace dear Larry. I think of you often .
Michele Soroka
April 08, 2025 | Oxford, NJ | Coworker
I just saw this and it makes me so sad..I loved Larry and his whole family.. I use to tell everyone that.. I have the best memories of spending time with Larry and Winnie at their family celebrations.. he was the nicest man .. sending much love and condolences to the Vastola family .. I think about this family often.. I loved each and every one of them. Rest In Peace Larry
Wendy LoMauro
January 24, 2025 | Red Bank, NJ | Friend
Larry as a cousin and person you are deeply admired as an advisor in life’s quandaries and attorney you are irreplaceable with all our love and Thanks The Monico Family
Russ Monico
January 09, 2025 | Ridgefield, NJ | Significant_other
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Larry, I knew him from hammock Beach resort gym. Larry's trainer is a very dear friend of mine and I would see him often working with his trainer. Steve. He was always very kind, upbeat and funny, he always made me laugh. He had an amazing sense of humor! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and I know he will be dearly missed by many! Rest in peace, Larry
Vicki Nixon
January 06, 2025 | Palm Coast, FL | Acquaintance
to the family......I did not know Larry personally but of him through his son-in-law Joseph and daughter Libby.
"No time on earth is long enough
to share with those we love
or to prepare our hearts
for the last good-bye."
Alarie Tennille
Marie Dippolito
December 31, 2024 | Salt Lake City, UT
Always a warm friendly smile and a great sense of humor. I will miss our fishing trips, Yankee games and working on thousands of real estate titles together. My condolences to Winnie and all of the children and grandchildren. RIP Larry.
Bruce Egan
December 30, 2024 | West Creek, NJ
Larry you will be missed greatly and never forgotten . Funny, Kind hearted ,witty loving and sincerest person worthy of admiring his wonderful character was a pleasure to be friends with him .
Lydia
Lydia Doyle
December 29, 2024 | Palm Coast, FL | Friend
Larry/Cousin/Godfather....R.I.P....
My Condolences to the immediate family...
Larry "Thanks" for closing on The New Millford house for me....
You were alway like "The Mythological Cousin"....
You went to College..."And Actually Graduated"...
When you got out of the car at the closing.....
And stood up...??...
My first thought was..."Roman Gladiator"....
And Yeah..."All Us Cousins Had Names"....
But when you heard "Larry"...???....
"That Was...
ROBERT LEITZ
December 28, 2024 | MONTROSE, PEI | Family