Lawrence "Larry" Berry Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" Berry Jr. obituary, Chicago, IL

Lawrence Berry Obituary

Berry Jr., Lawrence "Larry" Veteran of Vietnam War, beloved husband of Cynthia "Cyndy" (nee Ramirez); dear father of Lawrence III; and devoted stepfather of Jessica (Armando Tapia) Mendoza and Capt. Justin Mendoza, US Army; cherished grandfather of Matthew Tapia and Alyssa Berry; fond brother of Joseph, Michael (Karen), Edward, and Joanne (James) Richkus; and caring brother-in-law of Gregory (Adina Pellegrini) Ramirez, Mario (Kari) Scarlata, Vincent "Punky" (Marianne) Scarlata; affectionate uncle, numerous nieces and nephews; fond cousin and friend to many. Funeral Monday, 9:45AM from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 West 26th St., to All Saints-St. Anthony Church, Mass 10:30AM, Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Retired from McCormick Place Security Department, Visitation Sunday 3-9PM 312-842-8681.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 19, 2013.
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May you rest in peace my dear cousin. I have many fond memories of you.

Eileen McMahon

January 21, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Larry was a great person,

Robert Brennan

January 20, 2013

My condolences on the passing of your love one. I worked with him at McCormick, he was a great person.

Juan Mazzarri

January 19, 2013

To a wonderful grandfather you will be greatly missed thanku for all of your live and kindness ...

nickyann Ralph

January 19, 2013

I offer my sympathy to Larry's family. I grew up on 26th Street and have many fond memories of Larry. I will miss him.

Sandy Grillo Mazur

January 19, 2013

I AM DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF LARRY. I GREW UP ON 26TH ST WITH LARRY & HAVE MANY MEMORIES TOO CHERISH! HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY! MY DEEPEST HEART-FELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY ! CHERISH HIS MEMORY ,ALWAYS

BEVERLY SPARACINO-MARTIN

January 19, 2013

I will forever cherish the memories of my favorite brother-in-law. His humor and personality were truly one of a kind.
Larry, may you sleep with the angels, I will keep you in my prayers and heart until we meet again.
Love,
Karen Berry

Karen Berry

January 19, 2013

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