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LAWRENCE R. "LARRY" WEST
AGE: 62
MONMOUTH JUNCTION
Lawrence R. "Larry" West, died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at home. He was 62 years old. Born in Baton Rouge, La., he was raised in Cranbury. He has lived in South Brunswick Township since 1979. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in PA, he received a law degree from Rutgers Law School. Larry had a 28 year affiliation with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, eventually becoming the First Assistant Prosecutor. Recently, he had a private criminal law practice. His favorite pastime was flying his Bonanza airplane. He also was a part time instructor at the Raritan Valley Flying School. He was a member of the Angel Flight Northeast organization, which flies volunteer missions transporting critically ill patients and their families to area hospitals and health centers. He was a longtime member of Peddie Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jeanette Voight West; his parents, Richard and Bette (Berger) West of Ocala, Fla.; his sister, BetteAnne Peltzer and her husband, James of Hernando, Fla.; a brother-in-law, George J. Voight of Jamesburg; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Monroe Township. A Service of Remembrance will begin at 8 p.m. Monday evening. Private cremation and interment of the cremains will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Angel Flight Northeast 492 Sutton St. No. Andover, MA 01845. For information and directions, www.demarcofuneralhome.com
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Adam Weisberg
November 14, 2021
Think of Larry often, and the guidance he gave me back in the day. He had me write a brief on a big case. He trusted me to run with the ball on a constitutional issues. He was a great mentor. Later, it was a thrill for me to be his co-counsel on a major case.
Carolyn & Kevin Cummings
December 4, 2017
Missing you, Larry, after so many years this Christmas. We always enjoyed your presence and you were fun to be with. Still remember the Santa shorts you graciously showed us and we laughed.
Mariann & John Majewski
December 3, 2010
Jeanette-You are in our thoughts and hearts. Both of us have fond memories of Larry. We are just a phone call away...
Much love to you during this sad time.
Don Ward, Ret. MCSD
December 1, 2010
Dear Mrs. West & Family,
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Larry. May our Lord and Savior comfort you during this difficult time. God Bless Him.
Marie Nordling
November 28, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jeanette and Larry's family. God Bless you all in your time of grief.
Marie Nordling
Arlene Romoff
November 28, 2010
Our heartfelt condolances to Jeanette and family on the loss of her beloved husband, Larry.
Her friends at the Hearing Loss Association of New Jersey
November 26, 2010
So sad to hear of Larry's passing. Jeanette, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know you have wonderful memories of your time with Larry. Keep them close always. God Bless You and all the West family. Richard and Ginny Guinta
Paul Smith
November 25, 2010
Larry was a great flight instructor, pilot and comrad, admired and respected by all. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family.
JERRY GORDON
November 23, 2010
Larry, you touched my Heart...
Norman Kline
November 23, 2010
I first met Larry years ago on a ski trip to Austria, with the North Brunswick Ski Club if my memory serves me correctly. Thereafter, we would on rare occasion bump into each other in the Court House.
Unlike many in the practice, he always had time for a few kind words and a sincere listen. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
ED PASTERCZYK
November 23, 2010
WORKED WITH LARRY AT THE COURTHOUSE MANY YEARS AGO. TO KNOW HIM IS TO REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT A GREAT GUY HE WAS. CONDOLENCES TO THE WEST FAMILY
Bill Smith
November 23, 2010
I worked with Larry for a few years in the Prosecutor's Office and kept in touch after I left. Larry was a straight-shooter and a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace, pal.
Lisa Montanye
November 22, 2010
Larry has touched many lives and will never be forgotten!
Nicholas Stroumtsos Jr.JSC
November 22, 2010
My deepest condolences to Jeannette his lovely wife, his Mom and Dad, Dick and Bette. Larry touched so many people by his unselfish caring with his recent “angel flights “ and his mentoring of young attorneys in the trail courts. We all pass through this world for a short period of time with the hopes of leaving this place a better place than when we arrived. Larry through his life made the world a better place each day. As in a Greek memorial we would chant: “ May his memory be eternal, may his memory be eternal, may his memory be eternal”. Good-bye friend, Nicholas J. Stroumtsos, Jr. JSC
Anne Marie Brachelli
November 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Larry was a very kind person. It was my pleasure to know him.
November 22, 2010
God bless you, Larry. Rest in peace.
Lee Gronikowski
Former Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor
November 22, 2010
My sincere sympathy to Larry's parents, Betty and Dick West.
Our friendship goes way back to Rutgers days.
Also my son, Bruce enjoyed Larry through their flying.
Phyllis I. Stout Brevard, NC
Bill Chermak
November 22, 2010
About every 20 years or so, our paths would cross. The latest was 20 years ago when we met in an elevator in the Middlesex County Courthouse. Larry was as the same person I new, growing up in Cranbury and graduating from the Cranbury Elementary School in 1962: friendly, caring, and thoughtful. This hard throwing lefty was also the bane of my little league career, but he was always fun to be around.
May God grant you the peace of knowing Larry is with Him and comfort your souls. Mr. and Mrs. West, you should know that your son was a good friend as we grew up together. You should also know that I heard of Larry's passing through Jonny Wright and Ricky Ziegler and they feel the same.
God bless you.
Nicole Albert
November 22, 2010
Larry was one of the people responsible for hiring me at the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, and was always kind and helpful to me, both at MCPO and in his career after. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and condolences go out to Jeannette and the rest of Larry's family.
Ron Siegel
November 22, 2010
While I didn't know Larry personally, I am a pilot with Angel Flight NE. I wish his family peace and only happy memories. May Larry rest in peace and fly with the angels,
Ron Siegel
Long Island, NY
Michelle Jahn
November 21, 2010
It was sad to hear the news of my cousin Larry's passing. I can remember he and his wife attending the Annual Jan & Harry Williams Picnics. Certainly an awful loss for all the family, especially his wife Jeanette and loving parents Dick & Bette West. I pray for thier strength and grace during this time of accepting something we cannot change. Cherish all those great memories. Michelle I. Jahn (Daughter of Irene & Evan Quarton)
Charlene Guazzelli Santo
November 21, 2010
I met Larry many years ago thru my brother Lou at Princeton Airport. Him and Jeanette were such nice people, always smiling, always offtering a helping hand. Larry was one of my brother's best friends. Now they are together 'up there', talking about old times. Jeanette my heart goes out to you and your family.
With my Deepest Sympathy,
Larry and Jeanette fooling around on a stranger's bed!
Cookie Cummings
November 21, 2010
Susan Linke
November 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeanette and your family. God be with you always! Sue Linke(Aunt Stella's friend)
Angel Flight NE
November 21, 2010
On behalf of the Angel Flight NE organization, all of our thoughts are with you at this time. Larry will be sadly missed.
November 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Larry's family; and especially to Jeanette and the Voight family. -GN, New Brunswick, NJ
Mary Murphy
November 21, 2010
Larry West was a class act. I will always be grateful for his kindness to me when I worked at the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. We often laughed about having been Bucknell Bisons! My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Laurette Wilson
November 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Larry's family. Larry was always very kind and friendly to me during the years at the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. I hope that you find peace where ever you are, and may your family hold many happy memories in their heart. Laurette Wilson - MCPO
Adam Weisberg
November 20, 2010
Larry was good friend and teacher to all of us when we were cutting our teeth in the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Later, he was one of my favorite defense co-counsel to work with, especially on a tough case. He was a positive influence for me. My deepest condolences to his family. I will always remember him fondly.
joyce mangino
November 20, 2010
I'd like to express my sympathy to Larry's family. Larry was always warm and friendly, always had a kind word to say. I hope that you all find peace in your memories of him. Joyce Mangino, Court Reporter.
JEFFREY ROBBINS
November 20, 2010
My thoughts are with the family of Larry West, I worked with Larry over the years and always found he to be professional and a no nonsense prosecutor in law enforcement. 42 YEAR Retired Captain with the Old Bridge Police Department, JEFFREY W. ROBBINS.
carol biunno
November 20, 2010
Larry worked with my husband Rick, in the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office. When my hsband became ill Larry would often call and come by to visit. He was a great friend to him and a wonderful person. When I recently read the article in the THNT about his Angel fights, it showed how deeply caring a person he was. My deepest condolences to his family. Carol Biunno
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