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Gary Richard Lauridsen
Gary Richard Lauridsen, 74, died November 9, 2024 in Saint Lucie County, Florida.
Mr. Lauridsen was born in the Bronx, New York on April 3, 1950 to Harold & Theresa Lauridsen. He moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 2020.
Gary enjoyed going to the beach, listening to music, dinner outings with family, planning parties, joking around and he loved animals. He especially loved the holidays, spending time with his family and friends, the more the merrier.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jessica Lauridsen of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughter, Christina (Juan Morales) Lauridsen of Port St. Lucie, FL; son, Thomas Lauridsen of Vero Beach, FL; grandchildren, Alexandra Lauridsen, Nico King, Gianna Lauridsen and Mateo Lauridsen; niece, Stacey LaTerra of Port St. Lucie, FL; nephew, Michael LaTerra of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother, Kevin Lauridsen of the Bronx, NY; “My dearest friend that became my sister”, Yadira Gutierrez; many cousins, godchildren, friends, and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Theresa Lauridsen.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie. Visitation will be held after the Mass from 1:00-3:00 PM at Haisley Tribute Center, Port St. Lucie.

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