Celebrating the life of
Lawrence R. "Larry" Loncon
Passed away on December 15, 2009
Mr. Lawrence R. "Larry" Loncon, 65, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center.
Larry was born in Savannah, GA. He grew up in Port Wentworth at the Sugar Refinery Village. He attended Cathedral Day School and graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1962. In 1969, he began an electrical apprenticeship through the IBEW Local 508. He earned his Master Electrician License in 1983 and built his own company, Larry Loncon Electrical Service. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 5588 and later joined Knights of Columbus 631. He served on the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for many years. Larry was an avid golfer and a member of the Wilmington Island Club. He also loved to fish in the waters around Savannah and in the Florida Keys. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Julia Loncon, and his brother "Buster" Loncon.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Loncon; his son Michael, daughter-in-law Leslie, grandsons Dillon and Russell; and his daughter Michelle; his sister Sr. Mary Bernarda, RSM; his sister and brother-in-law Mary and Salvador Castorina, of Frankfort, DE; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Judy Bakstran Lyle, sister-in-law, and Charlie Bakstran, brother-in-law.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:00 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 7020 Concord Rd. on Wilmington Island.
A Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with a burial at the Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Brunson, Arthur Fleming, Patrick Richardson, David Sierzant, Travis Ericsson and Donald Frew. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Benedictine Class of 1962 and any other BC graduate.
Remembrances: St. Mary's Home, 2170 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers go out to you.
- Roy, Guyton, GA
Dear Mary Ann & Family: I was saddened to read of Larry's death. It was so nice to meet you at Savannah Square visiting our mothers and catching up on the past years. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Memories of Larry go back so far. Anne
- Anne Halligan Horstman, Leesburg, VA
Dear Mary Ann and Family, Our prayers and sympathy go out to you. Heaven's Fishing Team just got better.
- Wm. J. Sharpley, Savannah, GA
To the Larry Loncon Family, I want to express my condolences on the loss of your loved one. I hope that your family will find comfort in this time of difficulty.
- Clyde W. Black, Ellabell, GA
Larry's smiles and hugs always brightened my day. I loved hearing his stories. He was so pround of his family and loved showing his grandchildren the world. He holds a very special place in my heart and I will miss him greatly. Know that the Lord has welcomed Larry into His home in Heaven. You have my deepest sympathy.
- Adrienne Fabrizio, Savannah, GA
A very good man. We are proud to to have known him and Maryanne over the last 30 years or so. God bless him in his new Home.
- Carl & Norma Canicatti, Savannah, GA
Brenda and I send out deepest condolences on you terrible loss. Larry was a wonderful person and it was our blessing to have known him for many years. To MaryAnn, we know you will miss him and hope God will give you the strength to carry on and be strong for your family. May God bless you and yours in your time of sorrow. Stanley & Brenda Rosenberg
- Stanley Rosenberg, Savannah, GA
Dear MaryAnn and Family, Ed and I will always remember how kind and wonderful Larry was. Always a smile. We are so sorry for your sorrow. Our prayers are with you always. Ed and Judi Ruchalski
- Ed and Judi Ruchalski, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with the Loncon family. I will never forget Larry's kindness and generousity when I first went into business two decades ago. Folks like him are hard to find and I know he will be sadly missed. I pray that God will bring you comfort that only he can provide.
- Robyn Quattlebaum, , GA
MaryAnn our hearts are out to you and the family.Larry was always a true friend and will be missed by us.He will always be one of those unforgetable friends. Weather on a jobsite or just stopping by to keepin touch you could count on him.Or just listening to the fish tales or asking for some electrical advise Larry always shot straight with you.He is with our maker and hopefully one day we will be there also no pain and no suffering. We know that he will truly be missed by all.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
Roddy and I want to express our deepest sympathy to each of you who are family and to all the wonderful friends.....we loved Larry and especially enjoyed hearing his grandchildren stories Dillon and Russell,fishing and golf stories.... one of the stories Larry told Roddy and me....when we first met him...was that the time he was electrocuted, he did not die because St. Peter did not have his chair ready...he also told us that although he almost died at that time, he was not afraid...we have been praying for all of you through this heartwrenching journey.... please know we love each of you and will daily lift you up to our Heavenly Father....
- Roddy and Jo Ellen Reynolds, Irmo, SC
Dear Mary Ann and Family,our deepest sympathy on the loss of Larry.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mary Ann, Tiny and Michelle, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of 'Big'. What a wonderful and loving man. The life of the party! An inspiration as a man of faith and character in more ways than one, he will be missed so very much. We have been blessed to have had him in our lives. Most sincerely, Joe, Lisa, Nicholas, Nathalie and Lauren
- Joe and Lisa Boron, Lugoff, SC
A. Mary Ann, Michael, Leslie, Michelle, A. Charms, Russell and Dillon; You all have been in our thoughts and prayers over the past few weeks. U.Larry has left us with only happy and fun memories. He always lit up a room!! My childhood just would not have been the same without our wonderful summers together. He will be remembered always with 'miles of smiles'. He is and always will be a part of my heart. Love, Claire and family
- Dave and Claire Gregory, Lynchburg, VA
Dear Mary Ann and Family, We share in your loss of Larry. You are in our thoughts and prayer.
- Bernie & Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
Your family is in my prayers. There are no words that I can say to you Michael when you lose a parent having lost my Mom but I am just so sorry for you and your sister and especially your Mom. As much as I know you all will miss him so much it hurts, remember how much fun he will have spending his first Christmas in Heaven. May God bless you and keep you strong during this hectic and difficult time. Christie Geiger
- Christie Geiger, Greenville, SC
You are all in my prayers.
- Patty Scanlon Tucker, , GA
Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers go out to you.
- Roy, Guyton, GA
Dear Mary Ann & Family: I was saddened to read of Larry's death. It was so nice to meet you at Savannah Square visiting our mothers and catching up on the past years. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Memories of Larry go back so far. Anne
- Anne Halligan Horstman, Leesburg, VA
Dear Mary Ann and Family, Our prayers and sympathy go out to you. Heaven's Fishing Team just got better.
- Wm. J. Sharpley, Savannah, GA
To the Larry Loncon Family, I want to express my condolences on the loss of your loved one. I hope that your family will find comfort in this time of difficulty.
- Clyde W. Black, Ellabell, GA
Larry's smiles and hugs always brightened my day. I loved hearing his stories. He was so pround of his family and loved showing his grandchildren the world. He holds a very special place in my heart and I will miss him greatly. Know that the Lord has welcomed Larry into His home in Heaven. You have my deepest sympathy.
- Adrienne Fabrizio, Savannah, GA
A very good man. We are proud to to have known him and Maryanne over the last 30 years or so. God bless him in his new Home.
- Carl & Norma Canicatti, Savannah, GA
Brenda and I send out deepest condolences on you terrible loss. Larry was a wonderful person and it was our blessing to have known him for many years. To MaryAnn, we know you will miss him and hope God will give you the strength to carry on and be strong for your family. May God bless you and yours in your time of sorrow. Stanley & Brenda Rosenberg
- Stanley Rosenberg, Savannah, GA
Dear MaryAnn and Family, Ed and I will always remember how kind and wonderful Larry was. Always a smile. We are so sorry for your sorrow. Our prayers are with you always. Ed and Judi Ruchalski
- Ed and Judi Ruchalski, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with the Loncon family. I will never forget Larry's kindness and generousity when I first went into business two decades ago. Folks like him are hard to find and I know he will be sadly missed. I pray that God will bring you comfort that only he can provide.
- Robyn Quattlebaum, , GA
MaryAnn our hearts are out to you and the family.Larry was always a true friend and will be missed by us.He will always be one of those unforgetable friends. Weather on a jobsite or just stopping by to keepin touch you could count on him.Or just listening to the fish tales or asking for some electrical advise Larry always shot straight with you.He is with our maker and hopefully one day we will be there also no pain and no suffering. We know that he will truly be missed by all.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
Roddy and I want to express our deepest sympathy to each of you who are family and to all the wonderful friends.....we loved Larry and especially enjoyed hearing his grandchildren stories Dillon and Russell,fishing and golf stories.... one of the stories Larry told Roddy and me....when we first met him...was that the time he was electrocuted, he did not die because St. Peter did not have his chair ready...he also told us that although he almost died at that time, he was not afraid...we have been praying for all of you through this heartwrenching journey.... please know we love each of you and will daily lift you up to our Heavenly Father....
- Roddy and Jo Ellen Reynolds, Irmo, SC
Dear Mary Ann and Family,our deepest sympathy on the loss of Larry.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mary Ann, Tiny and Michelle, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of 'Big'. What a wonderful and loving man. The life of the party! An inspiration as a man of faith and character in more ways than one, he will be missed so very much. We have been blessed to have had him in our lives. Most sincerely, Joe, Lisa, Nicholas, Nathalie and Lauren
- Joe and Lisa Boron, Lugoff, SC
A. Mary Ann, Michael, Leslie, Michelle, A. Charms, Russell and Dillon; You all have been in our thoughts and prayers over the past few weeks. U.Larry has left us with only happy and fun memories. He always lit up a room!! My childhood just would not have been the same without our wonderful summers together. He will be remembered always with 'miles of smiles'. He is and always will be a part of my heart. Love, Claire and family
- Dave and Claire Gregory, Lynchburg, VA
Dear Mary Ann and Family, We share in your loss of Larry. You are in our thoughts and prayer.
- Bernie & Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
Your family is in my prayers. There are no words that I can say to you Michael when you lose a parent having lost my Mom but I am just so sorry for you and your sister and especially your Mom. As much as I know you all will miss him so much it hurts, remember how much fun he will have spending his first Christmas in Heaven. May God bless you and keep you strong during this hectic and difficult time. Christie Geiger
- Christie Geiger, Greenville, SC
You are all in my prayers.
- Patty Scanlon Tucker, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
