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Joseph Larese Obituary

LARESE Joseph William Larese passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 18, 2012 at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital. Born 9/29/1936 to the late Joe and Florrie Larese at Windsor Heights, WV. Also preceded in death by brother George. Graduated Wellsburg High School, WV. Attended Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV, on a baseball scholarship, where he earned his electrical engineering degree and a tryout with the Cleveland Indians. Member for 50 years University Lodge #631 F&AM. Member of Rotary International and a Paul Harris Fellow, York Golf Club, the Electric Golf League and a long- time member of Worthington Presbyterian Church. Retired 1996 as Senior Vice President for Electric Motor and Control Corporation (EMCORP) after 40 years of service. Survived by wife of 55 years, Elizabeth "Libby" Larese; daughter, Dottie Hursey; son and daughter-in-law, Colonel (Ret) Scott and Julie Larese; also daughter, Traci (Kevin) Longenbaker; granddaughters, Grace and Gabrielle Hursey, Allison and Andrea Larese, Ashley and Carrie Longenbaker; in-laws, Carol Larese, Dr. Michael and Judy Lukowski; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, where Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Mack Sigmon officiating. Interment Flint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Worthington Presbyterian Church in Joe's memory. Masonic Service 7:45 PM Friday at the funeral home. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com to send on-line condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2012.

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January 14, 2013

LIBBY WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOES PASSING, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. JOE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE WHEN WE TALKED. I LOVE TO PUT SMILEY PICTURES ON HIS MEAT PACKAGES. I WOULD TELL HIM THEY WERE JUST FOR YOU.PAUL @ CARFAGNAS.

Dan, Cindy, Jeremy and Zach Schafer

January 10, 2013

Libby and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Joe was a wonderful person and dear friend. He meant so much to our family. His memory of "Santa" will forever be in our hearts.

bill nester

December 24, 2012

mrs larese i did business with joe for many years and he was the best. i reallyrespected him and was proud to call him my friend. i am deeply sorry to hear of his death.

Tom Ulery

December 24, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

December 24, 2012

So sorry for your loss...Joe was a positive influence on my childhood!! May God bless you all!! Tommy Carroll

Noah Greene

December 22, 2012

I love you so much Dottie. Im very sorry for you loss, and will always be here to comfort you, and lend you a hand in anything I can. Be strong sweetie, I love you.

-Noah Greene

Lisa Thomas

December 21, 2012

Dottie, sorry to hear about your dad.Thinking of you....Lisa Cosimati Thomas

Ron and Barbara Eppley

December 21, 2012

Libby and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss. May God Bless you and may you find comfort in the promise of everlasting life with our Savior and risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Joe was a pleasure to play golf with in the Pot Group at York and I enjoyed many rounds of golf and conversstions with him about his family. Joe was a very loving husband, father and grandparent.

December 21, 2012

Libby and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a great guy. Knew him at EMCORP, and worked with him at EPE. May God comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
Bob and Bev Paulus

Anne Weideman

December 21, 2012

Dear Dottie, I'm so sorry. Wishing peace to you and your daughters, your mother, brother and family, and am grateful that you had so many good years with your dad, Joe. You are in my thoughts. Love, Anne

Holly Stirgwolt

December 20, 2012

We will miss our Santa.

Jim and Tanis Jansen

December 20, 2012

Libby,

We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful person and will be very missed. May the Lord help you through this hard time.

Anita @ Bill Goddin

December 20, 2012

We are so sorry, Love Bill & Anita

December 19, 2012

Libby - Thinking of you and your family and your loss. I know there is a big void now in your life but hope that knowing Joe is at last out of pain and at peace will be some comfort to you. My heart is with you...Paula

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