Lawrence J. Marchese

FISHKILL - Lawrence J. Marchese "Larry the Legend" a resident of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 13, 2022. He was 81 years old.
Larry was born in the Bronx, NY on November 28, 1941, the son of the late Louis and Rhoda (Uhlings) Marchese.
After high school, Larry started out as a Mechanic until 1995 when he opened Marchese Chevrolet in Fort Montgomery, NY. He continued to own and operate the car dealership until his death.
He was an avid boater, known to many as the "King of the River", he enjoyed jet skiing, golfing, skiing and riding his motorcycle, he was the Master Chef of the family and enjoyed Sunday dinners with his family and friends.
Larry is survived by the love of his life, his wife Leslie; his children, Lisa Marchese, Bryan Marchese, and Kristen Walsh and her husband Bryan; grandchildren, Shane Siezmore and Ari Rose Marchese and a grandson on the way; great-granddaughter, Riley Siezmore; his brother, Louis Marchese and his wife Janet; his sister Martha Ruffino; his sister-in-law, Suzanne Crew and her husband Cory; his brother-in-law, Philip Puleo; and several nieces and nephews.
Larry was predeceased by his daughter, Laura Marchese; and his brother-in-law, Frank Ruffino.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 2pm-6pm at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY with a service starting at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Larry's name to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org) or Disabled American Veterans, Castle Point Chapter #144, 41 Castle Point Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (www.dav.org).
Please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com for online condolences and Larry's Book of Memories.