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Lawrence Vecchio Obituary
AGE: 76 • Matawan
Lawrence "Larry" F. Vecchio, 76, of Matawan, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at home. He was born in South Amboy, resided in Keyport, moving to Utah and Nebraska, before returning to New Jersey two years ago. He was self-employed in insurance sales with Financial Service Network, Inc. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Keyport; and a professional entertainer with the internationally known musical group "The Viscounts," who performed on television and stage shows throughout the country, including Dick Clark's American Bandstand and the Merv Griffin show. Larry also helped organize the St. Joseph CYO Little League; managing and coaching a team for seven years. He was a charter member of the Keyport Indians Pop Warner Organization; a member of the Keyport Chamber of Commerce, wherein he chaired and originated the Christmas Tree Lighting program. He was also a member of the Keyport Kiwanis Club. Larry was the Charter organizer of the Keyport Friends of Clearwater and had actively participated in the Saltwater Day Festival.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Jennie Cusano Vecchio. He is survived by his four sons, Lawrence J. and wife Patti of Holmdel, Anthony and wife Maurita of Keyport, Mark and wife Julie of Eastampton, and Joseph and wife Colleen of Keyport; one stepson, Nick of Lincoln, NE; 12 cherished grandchildren, Lauren, Nina, Anthony, Nicole, Nicholas, Mark, Jacob, Larry, Tara Lynn, Thomas, Joseph and Brian; and one great grandchild, Maddox Christian, born Sunday, January 6, 2013. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends are invited, Sunday, January 13, 2013, 4-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735, and Monday, January 14, 2013, 9:30AM at the funeral home, with a 10:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry's memory to the Keyport Indians, P.O. Box 838, Keyport, NJ 07735. To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Vecchio
Tammy and Janet Young
January 25, 2013
Our heartfelt love and condolences to our dear friends, The Vecchio family, on your sad loss. Mom and I will forever cheirsh the memories we made together over many long, happy years. I know that our Dads are both smiling down upon us from Heaven today, perhaps camped in an old trailer and having a few good laughs with "Papa Glenn." Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers.
January 19, 2013
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MY COUSIN LARRY...WE HAVEN'T SEEN EACH IN QUITE A WHILE, BUT HE IS SOME ONE THAT YOU WOULD NEVER FORGET....I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE TALK TO HIM ON FACEBOOK....MY BEST REGARDS TO ALL HIS SONS AND FAMILY ....COUSIN MELLA
sharon lloyd
January 16, 2013
thanks for the memories..
Kathleen Covino
January 15, 2013
My heart and sympathy go out to the Vecchio Family.
Jean Morrison
January 15, 2013
I've known Larry since June 2001. He was a very good friend and will be greatly missed
Lorie Mach
January 15, 2013
He was a good man. He will be missed
Melissa Ullmann
January 15, 2013
The tale of a man is often told best by those around him. And with every story I have ever heard about Nick's “Pop” I've always been left thinking that he is a great man!! I'm grateful that I got to meet him and will forever remember his smile, welcoming arms and kind words. All my love to the Vecchios~
January 14, 2013
Our Sincere Condolence to our dear freind Larry and family. May God Bless You and Your Family.
Ernie and Norma Asuncion
Honolulu, Hawaii
FRANCES BUCCO(AGRESTA)
January 14, 2013
THERE ARE NO WORDS I CAN SAY EXCEPT I AM SO SORRY LARRY IS GONE. I HAVE KNOWN HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALMOST OF MY LIFE. IF MY MOM AND DAD WHERE ALIVE THEY WOULD SAY THE SAME THING I MISS HIM ALREADY, ALTHOUGH IT HAS BEEN YEARS SINCE I HAVE SEEN HIM. THE AGRESTA FAMILY SENDS ALL THERE LOVE AND PEACE NORAH, FRANCES, AND FRANKIE JR.
Harold Luster
January 14, 2013
My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family in your time of bereavement. Coach Larry was really special to me.
Evelyn Paulino
January 14, 2013
We will miss Larry's many emails and personal phone calls here on Guam. We were so happy to have met and spend time with him when he visited Guam last year. Rest in peace.
Charles & Evelyn Paulino
Althea Palacios
January 13, 2013
Larry was a dear friend and mentor. May God's peace and comfort surround his family at this time of sorrow.
Ting Palacios
January 13, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. (Jaci O'Brien)
January 12, 2013
Life long friend , Larry and I grew up together. I only have great memories of times we spent together, he is also the Godfather of my daughter Patricia.I was saddened by his passing and regret that we never got together when he returned to Keyport. I and my family wish the Vecchio Family our sincerest condolences. Rest in peace my brother.
Lou and Pat Diodato
Skip & Michele Smith
January 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nick Vecchio
January 12, 2013
It was so special to spend the time we had together over the years. You will be greatly greatly missed at all of our family gatherings. I know you'll be watching over us all the time. I'm so blessed to have had you as my grandfather. I LOVE YOU POP!
January 12, 2013
rest in peace. we have a lot of goodn memories.
Seabrook and Elsie
Carol Rayborn
January 12, 2013
My sympathies go out to Larry's family and other friends for their great loss. I will remember him from Keyport and had dealings with him as far as insurance, and of course remember The Viscounts. He will be missed.
Michael Totaro
January 12, 2013
My sincere condolences to Larry's family and friends. I had the honor of playing the drums and touring with "The Viscounts" in 1967, and enjoyed our phone conversions and Emails over the years. Larry will be greatly missed.
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