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Larry McTavish Obituary
Houston, TX - Larry McTavish passed away on May 8, 2018 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Family and friends mourn the loss of a wonderful man. Larry was an interesting, intelligent and very successful business man who always made family and friends a priority. He always had an interesting story to tell with plenty of details and embellishments. Larry had many years of experience in the corporate world and became a valuable mentor to many people over many years.
Survived by beloved wife of 51 years Linda, sister Cindy, brothers Tom and Jon. Preceded in death by son Matthew and 4 brothers; Francis, Raymond, Charles and Ronald.
Family will greet family and hometown and high school friends from 9 am until private funeral mass at 10am to be held at St. Demetrius Catholic Church, Gallitzin on Saturday May 19th followed by a memorial service at a later date in Nashville, Tennessee.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org/800-822-6344.
Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church Street, Gallitzin, PA 16641
The website for Gibbons Funeral Home (www.gibbonsfunerals.com) contains additional information.
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Peggy Schantz
May 17, 2018
A dear humble man..he will be missed by all who knew him. A sad loss for all who
Loved him.
Larry Arthur
May 15, 2018
A dear friend and mentor for 35+ years. I'll miss you, but I celebrate your life.
Phil Martin
May 12, 2018
Indeed what a loss. But so much to celebrate! He told great stories because he lived them so abundantly. But his stories were only the beginning. He would tell them with great enthusiasm. Then his eyes would twinkle. He would raise his eyebrows with anticipation of a response. Then he would break into that grin that was worth a million bucks. A grin that he shared with so many of us through the years. Blessings, my Friend.
Scott Stone
May 11, 2018
Describing Larry McTavish in less than a small novel is nigh impossible. He was a great man - someone who challenged me, motivated me, taught me, led me, and shared with me. My life would be far less rich had I not known Larry for the last 13 years. Larry will always live in my heart, and in my memories.
Godspeed my friend, I hope there are red stags for you to stalk in heaven.
Scott
Mark Fuessinger
May 11, 2018
40 years ago I had the privilege of meeting Mr. McTavish, and continued this friendship to this day. He was a guiding light and mentor to me. Always a gentle word of encouragement regardless of the situation. His wisdom insight and sense of humor touched many people.
He set a standard that I used to model my own life, but will probably never attain.
The world is a better place because of him! We lost a great man but his mark should live on thru all he touched!
May perpetual light shine upon him!!
Mark Fuessinger
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