Larry F. Lisciotti

LISCIOTTI, Larry F. Larry Francis Lisciotti of Manchester, passed away after a brief illness at Hartford Hospital on Monday (February 9, 2004). Larry was born on December 26, 1946 in Keene, NH and was raised by his mother and stepfather Hazel and Francis McAfee. His family relocated to Manchester where he attended local schools. Larry was an all around 1st class athlete and excelled at every sport he played, beginning his career at 10 years old playing both basketball and baseball at the East Side Rec in Manchester. At age 15 he began playing pool and frequented the infamous Red Sox Dug Out where he became a very good pool player in a very short time. The word was spread about his forte and he was soon matched against the best players in New England. The love of the sport and the talent he acquired sent him all over the world playing in numerous tournaments, culminating in his earning the title of World Champion in 1976 in Asbury Park, NJ when he went on to beat Steve Mizerak. He also enjoyed and won many tournaments in duckpin bowling and golf and was inducted into the Manchester Hall of Fame in 1996. He was owner of Championship Billiards in Manchester. He leaves behind his beloved and best friend, Susan; and their three children, Melissa, Mackenzie and Lance, as well as his newborn grandson, Jesse. He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather. He also leaves his sister Cheryl in Santa Rosa, CA, his stepbrother, Francis and stepsister, Lori both of Oregon and his mother-in-law, Edith Correnti of Manchester. Funeral services will be held Friday February 13, at 10 a.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Burial in St James Cemetery, Manchester. Family and friends may call TODAY, February 12, from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.