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March 21, 1959 - February 11, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Graves III, 65, passed away on February 11, 2025. Larry was born at Bryn Mawr Hospital on March 21st, 1959, to Joan Daley Graves and the late Lawrence F. Graves Jr. and was the oldest of five children.
He is survived by his beloved mother, Joan Daley Graves; his brothers, William "Billy", Terrence "Terry", and Kenneth "Kenny" (Kristin); and his sister, Leslie Graves Ryan (Jim).
A lifelong resident of Wayne, PA, Larry graduated from Radnor High School. His passion for music led him to become the lead singer of the band, Open Road, which performed at many local establishments, including the renowned Main Point in Bryn Mawr. He was one of the original marketing managers for the start-up, Invisible Fence Company founded in Wayne Pa. His love for music extended beyond performance-he shared his talent and knowledge as a music instructor at The Music Center in Ardmore, Pa. for young adults and children.
Most importantly, Larry is survived by his loving children Kelly Anne (Ed Bransfield), Lawrence F. Graves IV and Ryan McKenzie Graves. He will be missed by his beautiful grandchildren, Annie, Quinn, Brie, Eddie, Gavin and Oscar. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who he loved so much and was loved by them.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, February 28th, 2025 from 10AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11AM at Danjolell Funeral Home, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to MusiCares, a safety net providing critical health and welfare services including Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services for the music community. Please visit www.musicares.org.
Larry's presence will be dearly missed, but his music, laughter, and love will continue to echo in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.
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McKean Sinkler
July 17, 2025
RIP Larry Graves. It was so good to get back in touch with you recently. I wish you eternal joy, and am very sad to now have to say good-bye so soon.
Dave Bell
April 15, 2025
I met Larry thru his cousin, Michele Dorsey, at a difficult time. He was a good guy. I'm glad he was there. Michele thought the world of him. My best to his Mom, Mrs. Graves, and family.
Michelle Nofer
February 27, 2025
I know that you are jamming with your brother Ron, and others who have gone before. Now in peace forever. Love you.
Craig Soens
February 21, 2025
I first met Larry when he was 15 and I was 16 in Avalon NJ one summer when I heard him playing acoustic guitar at 21st street on the boardwalk. I as blown away by his talent as I was early in my guitar playing and he said bring your guitar and play with me. I was shocked he extended that invitation knowing I was nowhere close to his level at that time. I ended up doing that all summer every night and the next summer and learned so much from him as he was so gracious. We cracked each other up with the same crazy sense of humor. Fifty years go by without me ever seeing or hearing from him until I reconnect seeing him on Face Book last year. We ended up jamming again when he moved to Ocean City NJ for the winter, near me in Avalon and played open mic nights at Caroline´s in Somers Point. We also had many a night playing together at his place. The first night seeing him and playing it was like we never stopped it just all clicked and he was so happy to be playing again and the reconnection. He surprised me treating me to The Rolling Stones concert in Phila this past summer insisting on it scraping together what he could. He was a beautiful soul and my last picture of him and I at the concert will always be special to me. It meant so much to him that we got to spend time together after all the years passed and he would always say he cherished reconnecting. I´ll miss you my friend, keep busting on me from above and rock on for your new audience.
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Robert Adams
February 15, 2025
Larry heaven has a new songwriter and lead singer
Bernadette and David Stitt
February 14, 2025
Dear Graves Family~ We had the pleasure of seeing Larry this past summer at a mutual friend´s party in North Cape May. We hadn´t seen him since high school - and it was really nice to talk to him and catch up a little after all these years. When he played and sang some Neil Young and a few other songs it brought back great memories!!! Larry was as sweet as ever. Our deepest sympathy on your tremendous loss. Rest in peace Larry.
Love and prayers, Bernadette & David Stitt
Pat Campbell
February 14, 2025
As the frontman for a very cool rock band!
RIP Larry.
Larry McKenna
February 14, 2025
I have wonderful memories of Larry from Radnor High School. This breaks my heart.
Francie Mulligan
February 13, 2025
I had the opportunity to meet Larry last year in Ocean City, NJ. He had such wit and high intelligence! He was a Civil War expert and sang and played his own composition about an Irish man's life. Larry was truly a force of nature. An unforgettable man with a good heart.
My deepest condolences to Joan, Bill and all the children and family.
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