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Lawrence McGee Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Marie McGee, brother Thomas, sisters Jean McIntyre, Marianne Petruccelli and his son Danny. He is survived by his daughter Cindy McGee and son, Brett McGee (Pinar), his grandchildren Rory and Sena, many nephews and nieces who dearly loved him and his rubber chickens. Also, his dear friend and mother of his children Phyllis Warrow.
Larry was born in Davenport, Iowa on November 15, 1943 and was a graduate of Xavier University. He worked for the American Red Cross for 28 years as a social worker, disaster worker, blood donor recruiter, and as a National field Manager for Michigan.
Larry was active in his community including Heritage Oak Park where he lived previously, his St. Maximilian Kolbe parish where he was a lector, on the Peace and Justice commission, Bible Study group, and the Knights of Columbus, and later Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a member of Kiwanis, Elks, and volunteered at the local nursing home and hospital. Recently he had been enjoying "performing" with Writers' On The Air at WKDW, 97.5 FM in Northport and entertaining at Vel Gardens where he lived.
Larry thoroughly enjoyed playing Santa Claus for the past 49 years. He was a community theatre actor in Clarkston, Michigan and then in Bradenton, Englewood and Port Charlotte, Florida appearing in over 30 plays. He directed and produced the local one-man Harry Truman show "Give 'Em Hell Harry" which made appearances throughout southwest Florida including the prestigious Cook Theatre in Sarasota. He recently became an author with the publishing of his book Memoirs of An Uncle Who Loves Rubber Chickens.
Visitation and viewing will be held Wednesday, December 11th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. and from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Roberson Funeral Home, 2151 Tamiami Trail (US 41) in Port Charlotte, Florida.
A Mass celebrating Larry's life will be held on Thursday December 12th, 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 West Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, Florida.
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Memories and Condolences
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American Heart Association
December 9, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Chris Connor
December 9, 2024
I met Larry five years ago at a Charlotte County Democratic Club meeting, his sense of humor drew me to him and his dog less dog collar he was walking ! He participated last year in the P.G. Christmass parade as the Grinch and was the hit of the parade !!! I'll always remember him with chuckle !
Katherine Wycliffe Allen
December 7, 2024
I met Larry at the Writers on Air radio show in North Port. What a talented amazing person he was.
He was funny as heck and spread humor wherever he went. I still laugh when I think about him and the rubber chickens. I surprised him at one show and read him a special poem I had written for him.
Rubber Chick-a-Dee
Hey Larry McGee here´s a rubber Chick-a-Dee from me......you can put it in your pocket
Or fly it in a rocket
Or you can wear it on your hat
For all the world to see
This little Chick-A-Dee
Was so lost and alone
I had to pay a quarter so I could take him home
But tonight I turn him over
So I have to set him free
He´s going to a better place
Where he would want to be
A funny farm for rubber chickens
Where he will be adored
He´ll be with Uncle Larry
And he´ll never be ignored!
I extend my sincere sympathy to all the family. I am happy to have had the pleasure of being in the presence of such a man who entertained so many people. His humor will live on and I will certainly always smile when I remember him and his rubber chickens.
The human race needs more laughter and fun and Larry was a great provider of that and I am pleased to have known him. Beneath all the humor he was a kind and gentle soul.
I trust you will place a favorite rubber chicken of his to accompany him on his final journey!
Kindest regards from
Katherine Wycliffe Allen
(Wyc)
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