Mr. Lawrence V. "Larry" DePerno

Mr. Lawrence V. “Larry” DePerno, age 55, husband of Oneida County Clerk Sandra J. DePerno, of Whitesboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center after a brief illness. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born in Utica on December 20, 1955, Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary D. (Vendette) DePerno. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. As a young man, he was involved in the family concern, the Forest Hotel, located at Sylvan Beach. On May 26, 1976 he married his high school sweetheart, the former Sandra J. “Sandy” DeTraglia; together they shared a loving and devoted union of 34 years, blessed with beautiful memories and family life. Larry worked as a bus operator with the Utica Transit Authority, currently Centro of Oneida, since February 1982. He was well-suited for his profession and through his occupation he made many lasting friendships. But his most precious treasure was the love he shared with his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting with his family, snowmobiling, boating, frequenting amusement parks with his children and grandchildren, and summers at the Saratoga Race Track. Larry served as union steward and was a member of the Accident Committee for UTA and Centro. He also participated in the Bus Rodeo for many years. He was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge #2054 and a parishioner of The Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church. Larry is survived by his wife, Sandra J. ”Sandy”; his daughter, Rachel A. DePerno-Gage and her husband Ron Gage, Jr. of Frankfort; his son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence C. and Kristen DePerno of Whitesboro; and his grandchildren, Dakota “Cody”, Ronnie, and Connor, all of Frankfort; Lillian Diane, Antonia Maria, and Josephine Sarah, all of Whitesboro. He cherished in his heart the memory of his grandson, Michael John “Mikey” DePerno, who passed away on April 10, 2006. In addition, he leaves his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, father-in-law, E. Charles DeTraglia of Utica; in-laws, Charles and Carol DeTraglia, Michael and Natalie DeTraglia; aunts and uncles, Mary Buttita and Captain John and Mitsy DePerno; and his friends, Diane Abraham, and Phyllis and Tony “Red” Ricco. He was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Florence DeTraglia, who passed away on May 31, 2010. The family expresses sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, especially the 6th floor and ICU, for their care and professionalism. Visitation will be held Friday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Lawrence’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at The Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul’s Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Thomas Durante. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Lawrence V. "Larry" DePerno

December 20, 1955 - February 9, 2011