SOUTHINGTON - Lawrence "Larry" Czarnota, 88, of Southington, husband of Dorothea "Dot" (Brause) Czarnota, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.

A New Britain native and former resident, he moved to Southington in 1961. Larry was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1942, and served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a foreman in the industrial hardware division of the Stanley Works, where he worked for 38 years, retiring in 1985. Larry was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Southington; the Southington American Legion Post 72, was past president of the Southington Kiwanis Club, and played football for New Britain High School with the nickname "Bulldog." He was co-creator with his wife Dot of the Zion Lutheran Church famous apple fritters at the Apple Harvest Festival.

Besides his wife Dot, he leaves a daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Miller and her husband, Robert, of New Britain; several nieces and nephews, including a special grandniece and grandnephew, Lauren and Steven "Popeye;" and great-grandnieces, Rachael and Leah. He also leaves his earth angel "Gerry" Thomas; his faithful dog, Minnie; as well as numerous friends and relatives.

Funeral services are Saturday at 10 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 531 Woodruff St., Southington. Burial with military honors will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Record-Journal on Dec. 2, 2010.

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Nan Kennedy

December 18, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

December 8, 2010

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathies to you and your family in this time of need.
Cindy, we are thinking of you and your family with your recent loss.

Love,

The Bulewichs

Dan Kulak

December 4, 2010

Dear Dottie and Family, I will always remember the phrase you had once told me describing Larry..."He is my Prince" There are no better words to describe such a wonderful man. I promise, in our hearts, he will always be remembered as "A Prince".

Dan,Jean,Kathy,& "Daisy" Kulak

scott paturel

December 4, 2010

Our Deepest condolences to you and your family for the many years of Knowing Larry and all the hope and cheer he has bright to many throughout the years. Love Scott and Ann and Loralynn Paturel.

Sal Tordonato

December 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Larry's family and friends. Our prayers our with you in this time of sorrow.

Sal Tordonato and Family

Bill & Kathy Cahill

December 3, 2010

Dear Dot and family, Bill and I are so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. We remember him fondly, he was just the best. Our prayers and sympathy are with you.
Love, Bill & Kathy

Kelly Crooker/Toscano

December 2, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Larry's family and friends. I've known Larry for most of my life through the Zion Lutheran family, he was a very nice man. May your cherished memories help you through this tough time.

A.W. Carlson Funeral Home

December 2, 2010

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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