WESTFIELD – Larry was born in Winsted, Connecticut to Lorenzo and Lucia (Redendore) Negri. He was the youngest of six children, predeceased by his four brothers, Mike, John, Vito and Tony and his sister, Mary.At the age of 18 Larry enlisted in the Air Force and served his country as a navigator in the B17, B52 and B66. Larry served in three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Upon retiring from the Air Force he purchased a motel and fishing camp in upstate NY, an endeavor that he shared with his late wife Dottie. Larry grew up skiing, ski jumping, ice skating, and playing hockey with his brothers. He also enjoyed playing golf and the camaraderie of horseshoes and darts. Larry was a lifelong Yankee fan. He was always busy and could figure out most any problem whether it was building, fixing or designing projects.
During his lifetime Larry was blessed to have deeply loved two women. Gloria, his first wife, who lived only a very short life and then his beloved Dottie with whom he shared 60 years of love and companionship. He was the proud father of four children, Diana Negri who lives in Mancos, Co with her partner Jerry, Judy Potts who resides in Southwick, MA with her husband Gary, David Negri who lives in Boise, ID with his wife Nancy and Barbara Morelli of Las Vegas, NV and her boyfriend Randy. He also leaves five grandchildren, Laura and Brian Potts, Dustin Morelli, and Jackson and Alex Negri. Larry was blessed to have had an amazing team of caregivers who became friends over the years and they provided both he and Dottie with kind and gentle care.
Larry was a hardworking, honest, fair and dedicated family man who loved and cherished his family always. He and Dottie shared a lifetime of travel and had many memorable times with family and dear friends. He will be greatly missed.
A calling time will be held at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA on Tuesday, April 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Mass. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.
Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to The Soldiers Home in Holyoke, 110 Cherry Street. Holyoke, MA 01040.
