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TERENCE LITTLE Terence James Little, 88, a production stage manager -- Terry's final curtain came down Monday evening, March 24, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his entire family. He was born Nov. 19, 1920, into an Irish acting family, "The Carrickfords," who started the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Terry started out as an actor in the 1940's and then was a production stage manager for over 40 Broadway Shows, including Mame, Applause and Wildcat. Terry fell in love with Las Vegas while touring with Li'l Abner in 1956. He moved his family to Las Vegas in 1971 and began his Las Vegas career at The International as stage manager, then as director of entertainment for the Las Vegas Hilton, working with such headliners as Elvis, Liberace, Ann Margret and Bill Cosby. He retired in 1992, but never stopped calling the show at home. Terry was a member of IATSE Local #720, Actors' Equity, SAG, NAACP, and Sons and Daughters of Erin. He is survived by his wife, of 50 years, Maureen "Hoppy"; his five children, Kathleen (Brad) Bolotin, Sean, Patrick (Carrie), Brigid Little (Guy Griebel) and Seamus; and five grandchildren, James, Brian, Lauren, Brendan and Cooper. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., with Reflection immediately following. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, at Our Lady Las Vegas Catholic Church, 3050 Alta Drive. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. Donations can be made to Maureen's Hope Foundation, 6301 Mustang Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Mar. 26, 2009.

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Theresa Blazic

March 31, 2009

Dear Hoppy, Kathleen, Sean, Patrick, Bridget and Seamus,
I was so sorry to hear the news about Terry. I have wonderful memories of your dad and family. I hope you know he is in my prayers, as well as ALL of you. I am so saddened, but from what I hear he is not suffering anymore. Peace be with you.

Kathleen Brannigan

March 31, 2009

Dear Little Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Terry's (my God Father)passing. I feel blessed that I was able to see him when I was in Las Vegas last. My deepest sympathy,

Kathleen Brannigan Fazio

HAL RITZER

March 30, 2009

Hoppy...I am so sorry to hear of our loss of Terry. I surely have some great memories of Terry, & my life is much the richer for having been able to call him "friend". Love, Hal Ritzer.

March 29, 2009

To the Little Family,
We are terribly sad to learn of Terry's passing.Please accept our deepest sympathy, and express our condolences to the family.We will keep you in our prayers.
Terry's Godson, James Harris
Katharine and Mary Kate
Pomona, New York

Mark Conners

March 27, 2009

To the Little Family

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Jay Abdo

March 26, 2009

Dear Kathleen and family - I am so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. You are all in my prayers. Love, Jay Abdo

BJ Thomas

March 26, 2009

You can have the top line this time, Brother Trustee. I'll take the bottom

March 26, 2009

To the Little Family: Our thoughts are with you all now and forever in the loss of your dad Terry. I worked with Carrie for many years and had the pleasure of attending a few great St. Patty's Day parties at his home. He was a lovely person. Thinking of you~ Sandra Leonidov and Family.

Susie Martin

March 26, 2009

Heaven will be singing "Oh Danny Boy" with Terry and that great voice. God Bless you Terry and the Little Family. Love John and Susie Martin

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