Lawrence F. "Larry" Sablic

LAWRENCE "LARRY" F. SABLIC, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Coventry Meadows Nursing Home. He was born on July 28, 1924, in Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Arcola. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and was a life member and past commander of D.A.V. 1, a member of D.A.V. 40, Roanoke Legion 60, Eagles 248, 40/8 37, and A.M.V.E.T. 33. He retired from Allen Dairy in 1986 and was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Thelma Irene (Bunnell); sons Lawrence "Jake" (Pat), Joseph (Joyce), Stephan (Sue), all of Fort Wayne, and James (Tricia) of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Rose (Ron) Durnell and Rita (Rob) Peterson, both of Fort Wayne, and Roberta (Don) Davis of Columbia City; 16 grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; niece, Mary Ann Riley; and nephew, John Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna; and sister, Angeline Hill. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church, Arcola, with viewing one hour prior to Mass. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, 2221 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, with Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Monday. Burial to follow Mass at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials to St. Patrick's Arcola Building Fund or Alzheimer's Association of Fort Wayne.