Mr. Lawrence A. "Larry" Tomaselli

CLINTON - Mr. Lawrence A. “Larry” Tomaselli, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born in Utica on December 18, 1936, Lawrence was the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Giglio) Tomaselli. He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On June 22, 1963, he married the former Patricia A. Pacciarelli with whom he shared 59 years in a loving and devoted union. Along with his father, Larry owned and operated the Tomaselli Construction Company for many years. Together they built homes and numerous commercial buildings, including St. Anthony Church (Herkimer), St. John the Evangelist Church (New Hartford), Mt. Markham Central School, and the Otsego County Office Building. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he put the needs of his wife and family first. He was a sweet and loving patriarch who dedicated his life to the well-being of his loved ones. He never missed his children’s sports games and happily joined the neighborhood kids on the front lawn for a game of touch football. Larry was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. Some of his fondest memories were of deer hunting with his father and nephew, Don Gigliotti. He passed on his love of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren who loved spending time with him hiking through the woods, picking berries, and hunting for mushrooms. Larry taught his son Michael many aspects of construction and contributed to the building of his home in Florida. He enjoyed the horse races at Saratoga and was a faithful fan of the New York Yankees. He was also fond of gathering with “The Proctor Boys” and the “FHA” group for dinner and laughs. Larry looked forward to his Wednesday morning get-togethers with his buddies at McDonald’s in Washington Mills. He loved visiting his children and grandchildren in Florida and spending time at the beach. Larry practiced his Catholic faith as a parishioner of Mary, Mother of Our Savior, Lourdes Campus. Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia; his daughters, Lori Tomaselli and her husband James Holdgrafer, and Gina Tomaselli; his son, Michael Tomaselli; grandchildren, Jimmy Holdgrafer, and Nicole Holdgrafer; and his sister, Angela Ogonowski and her late husband Honorable Matthew S. Ogonowski, Jr. He will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; in-laws, Barbara and Philip Taurisano; and his friends. He was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Victor “Jack” and Mary T. (Duffy) Pacciarelli; and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Donald Gigliotti. In keeping with Lawrence’s wishes there will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Memorial Mass of Christian Burial which will commence on Saturday morning, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 am at Mary, Mother of Our Savior, Lourdes Campus, 2222 Genesee St., Utica. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass.

Mr. Lawrence A. "Larry" Tomaselli

December 18, 1936 - March 17, 2023