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Lawrence Fusco Obituary
Lary was born in Rutland on April 27th, 1947. He was the son of Arvido and Gladys (Vladyka) Fusco. He grew up in Rutland and graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy, class of 1965. He received a degree in business administration from Syracuse University, class of 1969. Lary worked as a production manager at 3M, Kors and G.H. Grimm. After 1987, he owned and operated Vermont Art Studio in Pittsford until his retirement in 2006. Following retirement, he continued working part time at Aubuchon Hardware in Brandon. Lary's entrepreneurial spirit was evident in each facet of his career. He was a fixture of downtown Brandon's Central Park with a quick smile and a firm handshake as he operated Lary's Hotdogs, "The Umbrella Room." He was a past member of the Brandon Rotary Club, the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Proctor Fish & Game Club and the Brandon Rescue Squad. He was a Shriner and a member of Masonic Lodge #79 in Rutland. He spent his days surrounded by the friends he loved, both in Vermont and in York Beach, Maine. Lary will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving is his wife, Marie Barrett Fusco of Brandon, whom he married on August 9th, 1969, at Christ the King Church in Rutland; a daughter, Keri (Fusco) DiLeo, her husband Mike and son Joseph of Sudbury, Mass.; a brother, Ron Fusco, his wife Amy and daughter Rachel of Saipan, Mariana Islands; a sister, Arvina Fusco Westcot, and her husband Tom of Vienna, Va.; and a large extended family.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon. The Rev. Albert "Skip" Baltz, pastor, will be the celebrant.
Following the ceremony, the family will receive friends at Cattails Restaurant for a time of fellowship and remembrance.
Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, October 15, 2010, from 6-8 p.m.
Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be made in his memory to Lois McClure Bea Tabakin Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. www.cancer.org/hopelodgeburlington/
Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Fusco
Jenn McQueen
October 19, 2010
RIP Lary! You will be missed! Thank you so much for all of the smiles!
Rita [Russell] Bernier
October 18, 2010
Marie and Family, My sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember Lary as a warm and friendly classmate. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karin McGrath
October 17, 2010
Thank you Lary for everything you did to service Carris Reels - it was always such a pleasure doing business with you. You were part of our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. God Bless and rest in peace!
Your friends at Carris Reels
October 17, 2010
Marie and Keri;
It is with great sadness which we hear of Lary’s passing. Our prayers are with you both and all family members in your time of sorrow. Lary was a wonderful person and we feel blessed to have known him.
Dave & Barb Markie
Ron & Amy Fusco
October 17, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Rachel
October 17, 2010
We love you Uncle Lary. We will miss you so much.
October 16, 2010
Dear Mrs Fusco Thinking of you during this time. We got to meet lary once and he seemed to be a very kind man.. Zack thought he was nice too
Cassy webster-burch
Michelle Browne
October 16, 2010
Ronnie,Vina and family
I was so sorry to hear about Lary. It is so hard to lose a loved one, especially when they are so young. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prays.
Michelle DiPalma Browne
October 16, 2010
Ronnie and family,
Sorry for your loss.. you are in my thoughts.
Jack DiPalma
Craig Kimball
October 16, 2010
Mrs. Fusco & Family,
Lary was a great guy whom I wish I had had more time to know. I first met Lary
when I purchased the 1987 Blue Corvette he had for sale in 2006. I remember how he loved his Corvettes! His pleasant manner and friendly ways will be missed.
Julie and Anne Bransfield
October 16, 2010
Dear Marie and Family -
Although we only knew Lary a very brief time, it was a privilege. He let us know our "friendship light" was in bad shape, replacing it with a sparkling brass one from Aubuchon Hardware. His razor-sharp humor, intelligence, and strength will be missed. What a wonderful person. God bless you all.
Darlene Phillips
October 15, 2010
Marie and Carrie,
So sorry to hear about Larry's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Darlene Phillips
Gerry Leffler
October 15, 2010
Dear Marie and family: We will miss seeing Lary with his friendly smile and wave from the Unbrella Room on the green in town. Remember all the good times, Frank and Gerry Leffler
Patty Dean
October 15, 2010
Dear Marie & Family
We were so sorry to hear of Lary's passing. We will miss seeing him in the yard and being a great & wonderful neighbor. He will be missed by our community.
Our sincere prayers to you and your family.
Patty & Ray Dean
Brandon VT
Marilyn Hamilton Hannah
October 15, 2010
My sympathy to you and your family, Marie. I will always remember Lary as a warm and friendly classmate.
October 15, 2010
Marie, Kerri and family,
We are so sorry for your loss but hope you find peace in knowing that he is not suffering and is in a really good place! We are here for you if you need anything!
Joanne and Bob Raleigh
Brandon Farmers Market.
October 15, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Lary's passing. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him.. He is in our thoughts and prayers and his spirit will live on.. Our most sincere sympathies. His presence will be greatly missed from everyone @ Brandon Farmers Market.
Ron
October 15, 2010
Love ya man. Rest well bro.
Elizabeth Stevens
October 15, 2010
Marie, Keri and Family, My heart is with you during this difficult time. Lary was a special guy. So sorry I can't be there, but will be with you in spirit. Love, Bizit
Jeffrey Ojala
October 14, 2010
We will always remember Lary as a warm and generous neighbor. Although we will miss him I know that heaven has provided him an incredible lawn mower so his spirit can visit us any time. Our most sincere sympathies, Rowan, Heather & Jeff
Alan George
October 14, 2010
Dear Fusco family,
I knew Larry from a time before my involvement with the G. H. Grimm ownership group. His talent and compassion to do well was always evident. His presence will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
October 14, 2010
Marie I'm so sorry to hear of Lary"s passing . I have many memories of our years growing up on West St. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sandy Ricci
Linda Conner
October 14, 2010
Marie, Keri and family,
So sorry to hear of Lary's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
October 14, 2010
Dear Fusco Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Lary and I worked together at G.H. Grimm Co. and I remember him as a quiet, gentle man. He was a really nice guy and will be missed by many. Your family will be in my prayers. Mary Lou Murray Titusvill FL.
October 14, 2010
My condolences to Marie and Keri. I am very sorry. Peter J. Chilos
Sue Musial
October 14, 2010
Lary made for some interesting and fun years at VT Art Studio, he will always hold a special place in my heart. My sympathy goes out to you Marie and Keri,but we know that his spirit will live on.
October 14, 2010
we will sincerely miss Lary's friendly and warm disposition. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Rest in Peace my friend. Floyd and Sandi--Brandon, vt.
Kim Sprague
October 13, 2010
Marie and Keri, I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ruth Costello
October 13, 2010
Marie- Lary has helped me with my own battle in so many ways, he will always be in my heart! I will miss him dearly. Please let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you.
October 13, 2010
Sorry to hear about Lary, our prayers and thoughts are with the Fusco Family. We will miss him at York
Herb & Fran Cantwell West Roxbury MA
Jean & Jim Tarazewich
October 13, 2010
We first met Lary, in first reponder class at BARS. From rescue duty to hot dog duty, Lary never failed to deliver, with a smile. He will be missed.
Chris & Tony DiLeo
October 13, 2010
Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Call on us anytime if there is anything you and the family need.
David Prior
October 13, 2010
Our hearts goes out to Lary's family & friends. What a unique individual. I was privileged enough to share a hospital stay with him after I was diagnosed recently. He was solace in my time of need putting his own horrific fight aside to comfort me. I could see vicariously what a great husband, father & grandfather he really was. He will be missed by so many people that he touched through the many different rolls he played through out his life. God Speed Lary
David in Shelburne
Gerry & Kelly McGraw
October 13, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathryn Marbot
October 13, 2010
Kathy, Tim and family
Harold and Jess Anderson
October 13, 2010
Hi Marie and Carrie,
We are so sorry to hear about Lary. What a long brave fight he fought. We know you will keep his memory alive and well for the grandson that was his new pride and joy. We both loved Lary's very bright mind, his loyalty to his family and friends, and his ever present contributions to his community. We will miss his visits and e-mails and pray that he is in a place of comfort and peace. Please call upon us if we can help in any way.
Harold and Jess Anderson
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