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Larry Read Obituary
Born on Nov. 9, 1942, in Phillipsburg, N.J., he was the son of the late Raymond and Florence (Parr) Read.
He was employed as an electrician for IBEW Electrical Union Local 367 in Easton.
He is survived by a daughter, Christina Maness of East Stroudsburg; a son, Larry Read Jr. of Brodheadsville; two sisters, Ella Horne of Virginia Beach, Va., and Linda Kohler of Saylorsburg; three brothers, Floyd Read of Pen Argyl, Harold Read of Delaware, N.J., and Robert Read of East Stroudsburg; and a granddaughter, Kodi Maness.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Reed/Gaffney Funeral Home, 4 Lillian Lane, Village of Johnsonville, Bangor, PA 18013. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Blairstown, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice of Monroe County, 502 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
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Carrie VanWhy (Frailey)
November 17, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. My family lives a couple houses down from Larry. He was always so nice and always waved when you drove past him. May he R.I.P.
beverly e fish
November 16, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joe and Helena Vasile
November 16, 2007
Chrissy and Larry and Kodi...We are truely sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Larry will be remembered and missed in our hearts forever.
Betty (Read)Boyer
November 15, 2007
Larry,Chrissy&Kodi,I know you feel like your hearts will never mend again,but they will in time.Just remember all the great times you had with Daddy and it will help you through this.Daddy and God will also be there to help you.Please don't ever be afraid to talk to him whenever you need or just want to,for he WILL be there to listen.May Daddy rest in peace.
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Betty (Read),Boyer
November 15, 2007
Short,this is to you,you are now without all the pain and suffering you lived with most of your life.God has taken you to a much better,peaceful place.I know you will be watching over our granddaughter,God she loves you so.Until I can pick on you again,may you rest in peace.
sheila and son douglas fish
November 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tracey Lambert
November 15, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kodi - we are thinking of you here at school. Take care.
Tracey Lambert
Anna (Read)Arzberger
November 15, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss.He is at peace now,in a better place.I have a lot of good memories of your family.
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