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Laurence Kubat Obituary
1938 - 2018
Surrounded by his loving wife, Patricia, his three children, his five grandchildren, and his extended family, Laurence J. Kubat passed away on February 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Larry was born in 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. In his youth, Larry sold programs during Browns and Indians games at The Cleveland Stadium. After graduating from Lincoln High School in Cleveland, he carried on a family tradition and joined the United States Navy. He served on the USS Tripoli in 1958 as part of the skeleton crew that sailed the carrier from Pensacola to New Orleans in order for the carrier to be decommissioned. He then served on the USS Intrepid as its quartermaster from 1958 to 1959. After the Navy, Larry worked for Ohio Bell until he retired in 1994. In 1966, Larry married his beautiful bride, Patricia. They had three wonderful children: Timothy Kubat, Denise Kubat Houston, and Stacey Kubat Petz; and five beautifully talented grandchildren: Justin, Sydney, Cade, Mackenzie, and Madison. They were married for 52 wonderful years. Larry built a treasure trove of memories with his wife and his children. However, his grandchildren always held a special place in his heart. Whether it was baseball, musical performances, track, soccer, competitive cheerleading, or dancing, he was their biggest supporter. In 2014, Larry and Patricia took a trip with their grandchildren to NYC to visit the USS Intrepid so he could pass his appreciation of his ship as his legacy onto all of his grandchildren. Larry was an active member of the Knights of Columbus in Green Valley, Arizona, and Powell, Ohio, the Men's Club of St. Joan of Arc, the National Thunderbird Club of Northern Ohio, and the USS Tripoli Association/USS Intrepid Association. Calling hours will be held 1pm to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy St, Powell, Ohio. A mass will be held Monday, February 5, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc, 10700 Liberty Rd, Powell, Ohio. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Condolence can be made to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com
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Jamie Jamieson
January 28, 2024
Just a heck of a nice guy!
Jamie Jamieson
January 28, 2021
Larry was a delight to be around. He was openly proud of his wife and family. Such a wonderfully old fashioned guy who was such a success in our crazy modern world.
Jamie Jamieson
Green Valley,AZ
jamie jamieson
January 28, 2020
Pat, I hope you are doing well. Larry was such a great guy and is surely missed by a whole lot of people! Love to you. Jamie Jamieson, Green Valley.
jamie Jamieson
February 11, 2018
Larry was a one-of-a-kind, wonderful guy! What a truly bonded couple with a loving presence. Pat, I lost your number but look forward to seeing you in March.
Larry will be remembered by me with a smile and loving prayer.
Jamie Jamieson
Green Valley
Clark Riffle
February 6, 2018
Pat very sorry to hear about Larry I will miss my Friend Clark & Reba Riffle
janice bersoff
February 4, 2018
my thoughts and prayers are with you Pat.
Jackie Natt
February 4, 2018
Dear Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear that Larry has passed away. We have so many good and funny memories of Larry, going back to when we were "young adults". Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Jan and Jerry Rigelman
February 4, 2018
Dear Pat, We just heard about Larry and were so shocked. Jerry and I send our condolences to you and all of your family.
Jan and Jerry Rigelman
Ken Stone
February 3, 2018
To the family of Larry:
I met Larry about three or four years or so ago, when he brought his yellow T-Bird to Wholly Joe's on Thursday's. I will pass his obituary on to our car gang. Being originally from Cleveland and being in the Navy, we had a number of common discussions. Take care,
Ken Stone
Signe Nelson
February 3, 2018
Dearest Pat, Thinking of you and sending our deepest condolences. Larry was such a great guy. We shared many fun Friday nights. So happy you are surrounded by a great family and friends. Love, Signe and Carvel
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