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1959
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2016
Lawrence Flentie Obituary
Born in Torrance in 1959, Flentie was a 1978 graduate of South Torrance High School. He entered the food and beverage industry as a teenager, working his way up from a fruit cutter at Park Pantry to national training chef for Houlihans. He served as the Food and Beverage Director of The Comedy and Magic Club, and for the last 24 years led NYFC's culinary team.
Flentie, also known as "Big Daddy King of Food," was well regarded for his strong work ethic and devotion to his family. His greatest joy was supporting the athletic and academic achievements of his daughter Maddie, and he was known for the gourmet creations he served at high school and club volleyball games.
Larry will be greatly missed by his wife of eighteen years, Christi, his daughter Madeleine, brother Richard, nephew Rick, mother-in-law Carol Wood, sister-in-law Ali Lamberson (John), nieces Josephine Lamberson and Kaylee Whitworth, and a host of long-time friends. He is predeceased in death by parents Laurence and Katherine, brother Michael, and sister Diane.
A Celebration of Life honoring Larry will be held January 15th from 3:30 – 8:30 pm at Verandas in Manhattan Beach. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to The Madeline R. Flentie College Fund: www.gofundme.com/lflentiememorial
"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long." - Lao Tzu, Te Tao Ching
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Les Hulsey
June 9, 2020
I was probably one of Larrys first childhood friends. I was friends with the entire family. Larry's mom Kathie babysat me when I was 4. Larry was bright, a good athlete and had a very good sense of humor. One of his made up quotes is as fallows: : don't be a dooby doby, get some hobbie hobby super surfer wheels". Thankful to have know him.
Les Hulsey
June 9, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
richard flentie
February 1, 2017
feb 2 2016 it has been a year since you left this life. brother missing you more than life itself.till we meet again on the other side will always love through all time love you brother Richard flentie
richard flentie
February 8, 2016
to a dear brother gone but not forgotten we will never forget you.till we are all together on the shores of heaven. rest in peace my brother will love you till the end of time and beyond!!!!!
January 23, 2016
My condolences to the Flentie family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.
January 20, 2016
My condolences to the Flentie family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.
Liana Marin
January 14, 2016
Chef Larry or "second dad" as I would sometimes call him was always so loving and kind. He was easily one of my favorite parents of my friends and whenever I would go to Maddie's house it would feel like I was at home because of how welcoming he was. I'll always remember how supportive he was of Maddie and I at our volleyball tournaments and all of the amazing food he would make. He will be dearly missed
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