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Lawrence Baginski Obituary

Lawrence A. Baginski

FILLMORE --- Lawrence A. Baginski of Capitola, CA and a former resident of Allegany County passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1941, a son of the late Casimir and Charlotte Baginski.

Larry attended Maryvale High School and afterward enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1961 and served until 1966 achieving the rank of Corporal. After he was honorably discharged from the military he became employed by Westinghouse Corp until 1982. Afterward he was employed by Dresser Rand from 1986 until his retirement in 2004.

He was a member of the IAM Local 1580 and a member of the Dee Victor Thomas American Legion Post 1155 of Fillmore. In 2010 Larry and Mary moved to California and have resided in Lorna Vista Estates since 2014. While living in California he was an active member of various committees in his community and was a member of the Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Parish.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Mary, is a son, Mark (Elizabeth) Baginski, three grandsons, Carter Baginski, Nicholas Baginski both of California, Caleb Baginski of Tennessee, a daughter-in-law, Angela Baginski of Tennessee, two nephews, Matthew (Kristen) Adamowicz, Jeremy Adamowicz and a sister, Sylvia Doyle.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sons, Michael Baginski in 2009, Stephen Baginski in 2023, two brothers, Joseph Wojcinski, Arthur Wojcinski, two sisters, Rita Rudzinski and Diane Adamowicz, a nephew, Nathan Adamowicz in 2023, and his brother-in-law, Stanley Adamowicz on December 26, 2024.

A graveside service with military honors will be announced and will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery, Fillmore.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N Genesee Street, Fillmore.

Memorials if desired to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516

Online condolences may be made at: www.koplerwilliamsfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Olean Times Herald on Feb. 15, 2025.

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Joseph Prusinowski

February 15, 2025

Deepest Condolences to you Mary, and family. Larry and Stan are memories in my life and having spent a lot of time with both of them as well as you, the loss takes a piece of my soul as well.
May Larry RIP.
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