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1941
DIED
2020
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Lawrence Szymczyk Obituary
Lawrence J. Szymczyk, Jr. (Larry) left this life peacefully on March 10, 2020 following a long battle with dementia. Born in Pittsfield, MA in 1941, he was a Navy veteran.
Larry is survived by his wife, Judy; 3 children, Diane, Michael and David and his favorite daughter-in-law, Wendy; 3 granddaughters, Melanie, Gene, Christina; and 1 great grandson, Koby; also his brother-in-law, Tom Neylan and friend Mary Cornick. He was predeceased by his mother, father, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Larry leaves behind many cousins and good friends, especially those at Sandy Pond Sportsmen Club, Sandy Pond, N.Y. and his extended family at Friendly Shores Mobil Home Park where he was a past member of the HOA. He was also past Commander of American Legion Post 1194, Hillcrest, N.Y.
Larry was an avid fisherman and hunter, spending many long hours on Catherine Creek and in the hills of Vermont. In his later years, golf became his new passion.
There will be no visitation as is Larry's wish.
Celebration of Life will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 4000 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach.
Please consider VITAS Health Care for any charitable donations.
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday".
Condolences may be made online at www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com.
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6 Entries
March 23, 2020
Judy and family, we were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Remembering fun times at Sandy Pond!
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Carol Slick
March 23, 2020
Judy you and Larry are a big part of our family and we will will miss Larry very much. He always had a joke to tell or a funny hunting story to share. The family reunions, and good Polish food, will always be remembered. We share your loss. God bless.
Frank and Daryl Pulaski
Kirt Pulaski
March 23, 2020
I will always remember Uncle Larry for his gift as an artist. One of my favorite memories, I was around five years old, was him coming to our house to paint the name on our new family boat. The name was "Sea Deuce" and I did not understand the pun until years later. He added a rather large friendly looking octopus holding a poker hand with deuces. He painted both sides of the boat and they looked exactly the same - how did he do that?! He had awesome tattoos too. We will miss Uncle Larry tremendously. My father, who grew up with Larry, would be very sad to say good bye, as I am. However we have lots of pictures and memories of our families doing fun things over the years.
March 22, 2020
Judy we were so sorry to hear this we enjoyed many times with you and Larry and we will have wonderful memories love from us Frank and Barb Willis
Diane&Gene White
March 22, 2020
Dear Judy and family,
Gene and I are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing, our hearts go out to you and hope you find peace in knowing another angel flies high! God bless you and give you strength during this difficult times. Judy, I will always remember our friendship and great (and sad) times we shared together. Love ya,Diane
Jim Kasten
March 21, 2020
Judy.and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I worked with Larry at Stow. Even though we had not seen each other, thought of him often.
Jim
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