LAWRENCE BASHANT

Bashant Sr.Aug 5, 1923 - July 10, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY Lawrence Joseph Bashant Sr passed away July 10, 2012. He was born to Archie Bashant and Lima Gilbert on August 5, 1923, in Tupper Lake, NY. As a young man, he joined the Army Air Corps, where he served his country during World War II as an airplane mechanic for four years. He was stationed at Tinker Field when he met and married Helen Maxine Holliman. They settled in Del City. He continued working at Tinker Field for about 15 more years as a civilian airplane mechanic. He went on to open a television repair shop, Larry's TV, which he and Helen successfully ran for about 20 years. Larry loved music and shared with anyone who would listen. He played a variety of instruments, including piano and guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie & Lima; wife, Helen; son, Ronald; grandson, Thomas; sister, Ruth West of West Monroe, NY. He is survived by son, Lawrence Jr & wife Deanice; son, Stephen & wife Beverly; sister, Olive Sangiovanni of Tupper Lake, NY. He is also survived by numerous extended family, including grandchildren: Colin, Joseph, Kristi, Cassandra, Lisa, Ron, Michael, and Amy; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He will forever be in our hearts and will be dearly missed.