Lawrence “Larry” “Lum” A. Granzo Sr., 90, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Chicago to Arthur and Estelle (Pickford) Granzo.
Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in LaPorte. He worked as a traffic manager and shipping clerk at Phillips Drill, presently known as ITW Ramset Red Head, from which he retired in 1986. Larry was in the Traffic Club while working at Phillips Drill and also received an award from the United Way. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Michigan City. Larry loved life and telling stories of his life in Chicago. He enjoyed Big Band music, especially Lawrence Welk. Larry spent many mornings at Lindos restaurant, having coffee with his brother Ronnie. He loved spending time on his outdoor swing at his home. Larry dearly loved his family, grandchildren and friends.
On Jan. 24, 1987, in Michigan City, IN, he married Cecilia F. Gordon Levendoski Granzo, who survives.
Also surviving are seven children, Joyce (Peter) Pawlak, Connie (Virgil) Partenberry, Pam (Daryl) Bentley, Lynda Brown, Sharon (Brent) Marxman, Melissa (David) Kreiger, and Brian (Jean) Granzo; one brother, Ronald (Judith) Granzo; four nieces; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Donald Granzo; son, Larry Granzo Jr.; nephew, Tim Granzo; nieces, Dawn and Stacy Granzo; grandchildren, Laura Feldemier, Bonnie Egelske and Kyle Kahn; and great-grandchild, Amanda Lovins.
A celebration of his life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the Orleans Ballroom of Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in memory of Lawrence Granzo Sr., 9075 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.
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