Mr. Lawrence H. "Larry" Delahunt

Mr. Lawrence H. “Larry” Delahunt, age 68, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Florida Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL with his brother Dick by his side. Born in Camden, NY on August 22, 1946, Lawrence was the son of the late Thomas F., Sr. and Jeannette (Beyer) Delahunt. He was raised and educated locally. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Larry honorably served his country during the Vietnam War and was awarded numerous medals for his valor on the battlefield. At one time, he was married to the former Susan Siegfried. Larry worked as a Quality Control Inspector and Manager at Bartell Machinery Systems manufacturing company for 38 years. A very thoughtful, sincere man, Larry had a quiet demeanor and a profound patriotism for his country. He felt at home in the outdoors, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and taking photographs of the wildlife in the environs of his home. He loved a good game of pitch at Sylvan Beach where he spent his summers with family and neighbors. He was a member of the Rome Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) where he was a member of the Color Guard, the Sylvan Beach American Legion Post #1153, and the American Legion Post #157 in Margate, Florida. Larry held close to his heart the memory of his sons, Lawrence Delahunt, Jr., and James Delahunt, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Ann Delahunt-Yager of Rome; his grandchildren, Corey Delahunt, Sherina Delahunt, Wayne Sorrell, Jr., and Nicholas Sorrell; and his great-grandchildren, James, and Johnny Delahunt. He will also be missed by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Lou Passelt of Lee Center; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Annette Delahunt of Whitesboro, and Thomas F., Jr. and Elizabeth Delahunt of Jacksonville; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sisters, Jean Delorenzo, and Diane Merriman. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Larry’s memorial service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday morning at 10:30 at St. Mary’s & St. Peter’s Church, 200 N. James Street in Rome where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Philip Hearn, with Military Honors conferred. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in lieu of flowers may make a contribution to the Rome VFW; envelopes will be available at the Mass. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave.

Mr. Lawrence H. "Larry" Delahunt

August 22, 1946 - December 5, 2014