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Larry Brasesco Obituary

Larry Alan Brasesco Aug. 19, 1947 ~ Oct. 24, 2008 Resident of Walnut Creek Larry died peacefully at home in Walnut Creek at dawn. A native of Oakland, he graduated from St. Mary's College High School in Albany in 1965 and joined the US Marine Corps. He worked for 25 years as a Technical Support Engineer for Hewlett-Packard, a job he loved. He enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life, including riding horses, fishing, and watching trains. He leaves behind two daughters, Michaela and Katie; mother Dorothy; brothers John and Robert and sisters Carol and MaryAnn. Also bereaved among many friends and family, are his partner of 16 years, Ellen Fox and fishing buddy Dale Myer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon at St. Bonaventure's Church in Concord, 5562 Clayton Road. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Oct. 31, 2008.

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Julie Alameda

October 26, 2009

Larry,
I can't believe it has been just over a year since you have been gone.
I think about you all the time and we miss you terribly.
God Bless you,
Julie Alameda

John Minjiras

June 13, 2009

Larry,
It was so much fun traveling to England with you. Shirley and I were lucky to have such a great traveling companion. Sharon and you were really great friends on California ST in SF-- you always had the best parties.

Jose Duarte

May 19, 2009

I worked with Larry throughout my 16 year career at HP. As a young CE Larry was a person I admired and looked upon as a mentor. I always enjoyed the jokes which came with his great sense of humor.

During the time when I was training on new printers and he was my proctor he would always try to stump me by sabotaging my work by pulling a wire or adding a piece of tape on a sensor. That was great. I always enjoyed that. It kept me on my toes. I fixed many printers because of him.

Larry: You were one of the reasons I felt at home at HP. I have very fond memories of you. Thank you.
Jose Duarte, ([email protected])

Sean McIntyre

January 11, 2009

Larry was my godfather when I was baptized and we were neighbors for ten years. He was a great guy and it is a shame we lost contact over the years. Larry could always make me laugh.

Mary & Douglas Williams

November 22, 2008

Larry's wife of 17 years, Sharron (Denison) Brasesco predeceased him. Sharron was my sister. Our two families shared holidays, vacations, parties in their home, many warm and wonderful memories. Uncle Larry was one of our children's favorite uncles. Larry had great humor and true grit. Exemplified by the time they came to West Texas to share Thanksgiving with us. When Larry bit into a piece of buckshot that came along with the wild turkey, he made us laugh over his broken tooth!

"The long trick's over", Laruska. Vaya con Dios!

Gary Denison II

November 20, 2008

Dear Nino,
You are a tremendous inspiration in my life. You helped and influenced me to get to where i am today. I have many great memories of my childhood with you and I will never forget you. I am very proud to be your nephew and godson. I loved spending time and sharing my academic accomplishments with you. It is like i have lost a Father. I know for the last couple of months you were suffering but your legacy will go on through me and my daughter Cassidy. I love you Nino, and your always in my prayers.

Marty Moran

November 19, 2008

Your Family are in my prayers. The old St. Mary's crowd is now getting smaller. You will be missed

Earl Piermattei

November 18, 2008

Larry
I was so pleased when you became a fellow engineer. Our classmates at St Mary's do not know how much you contributed to modern technology. I know you had the hard road in life and are an inspiration to me.

Marlene Virgil-Eldred

November 18, 2008

Larry was the CE for Transamerica Ins. where I worked in 1980. He helped me get my job at HP in 1981. I became his dispatcher at HP. He was a wonderful man who always made me smile. He will truly be missed.

John Markley

November 13, 2008

When I worked with Larry at HP in Pleasanton I can recall many times he helped me out at all hours of the day and night when I was onsite working on equipment he knew inside and out. I always knew he was no more than a phone call away. He will truely be missed. My condolences to his family.

Sue & John Day

November 12, 2008

I don't have a single memory of Larry when he wasn't smiling and being supportive - and great at his job. He was such an open and caring person. We're so very grateful to have known him.

Aaron Grossman

November 12, 2008

Here's to a great and cheerful guy, always upbeat and happy to be alive. You brought out the best in people, Larry. We'll miss you.

Jay Bransfield

November 12, 2008

Larry was a great guy. He and I often started talking about printers and quickly ended up talking about boats. We always ended with great smiles on our faces.

Colleen Seyfert

November 12, 2008

I learned what a gig line is how important it is to keep it straight from Larry. I will always remember his smile and upbeat attitude.

Jerry Bassler

November 12, 2008

Larry was a great guy. I don’t ever recall him with anything but a smile on his face and something funny to say!

Luis Castaneda

November 12, 2008

Dear Larry, it was an honor to meet you and learn from you. I will keep fond memories of our fishing trips while I was visiting the Bay Area and the one we did in Mexico during your visit to HP Guadalajara.
My bests to your family.

milton levenson

November 9, 2008

Larry, if you get a chance to talk to HIM ask him why HE still has the Best die too early.

Milt Levenson 11/09/08

Julie Alameda

November 7, 2008

Dear Larry,
You were one in Billion! I was very lucky to be your friend. You were one of the smartest,most interesting and most of all the kindest person I have ever met. I adored you ( as did many). I will miss terribly.
Love your dear friend,
Julie Alameda

TJ Pedroza

November 3, 2008

Larry it was a pleasure working with you and you were fun to work and be around with your positive attitude on life. You will be missed by your colleges at work and friends you developed through the years working with HP.

TJ Pedroza

November 3, 2008

Larry it was a pleasure working with you and you were fun to work and be around with your positive attitude on life. You will be missed by your colleges at work and friends you developed through the years working with HP.

George Singh

November 3, 2008

Goodbye, Dear friend Larry. I will always remember what wonderful times we had together and what a caring guys you always were.

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