Lawrence Alderic Paine

Lawrence Alderic Paine, Larry, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the Bailey Center for Caring. He was the son of the late Dennis Paine, Sr. and Harriet Paine, born on May 24, 1932, in Marblehead, Mass. He attended local schools and was a 1950 graduate of Marblehead High School. He graduated in 1954 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, N.Y., with a BS in engineering. He served four years in the Navy ROTC and immediately following graduation was commissioned as a ensign in the United States Navy. He served his country as a naval officer for an additional 10 years. He worked for the Torrington Company, in Torryington, Conn., South Bend, Ind., Atlanta, Ga., and Peoria, Ill. He relocated to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1970 as vice president for Lui M Corporation, the family business. He returned to engineering, taking a position with ITT New York, at Palm Coast. For 30 years he had a private practice as a PE in St. Augustine, Fla., and maintained this practice until he passed away. He was a football fan and an avid Gator fan. Larry put God and family above everything. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved all unconditionally. He will be missed by his loving family and friends.

He was predeceased by his son, Larry, and sister-in-law, Gloria Paine.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary (Mimi) Paine; daughter, Suzanne Paine, of Savannah, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Paige Paine, wife of the late Larry Paine; grandchildren, Lauren and Rob Paine, of Tampa; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Julio Mas; grandchildren, Michael, Kelly and Julie Mas of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Sal Bellingheri of Hartford, Conn.; brother, John Dennis Paine Jr., of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, The Society of Automotive Engineers and several other engineering societies. He also served the City of St. Augustine as the chair of the city zoning board for several years; he chaired the advisory board at the old St. Joseph"s Academy. He was a past member of the Rotary Club.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine at 11 a.m. Monday. Flowers are respectfully declined. Donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Box 3506, St. Augustine, FL 32085, Rejoice and Restore: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 35 Treasury Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084, Hospice of Northeast Florida, The Bailey Center For Caring or your favorite charity.

Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements. www.craigfuneralhome.com.