HUDSON FALLS – Lawrence “Larry” Phillips, 83, formerly of Lower Oak Street, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at the Washington Center in Argyle.
Born on July 23, 1933 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Glen and Nina (Busch) Phillips.
Larry enlisted in the United States Navy and felt honored to have protected our country aboard the USS Monterey and the USS Pawcatuck. Following his discharge from the service, he was very proud to have gone back to school and received his GED.
For many years, Larry worked in the shipping department of HENSSGENHardware in Queensbury. He enjoyed going to work and was fortunate to have met many friends, during his career.
Larry was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants. He was very talented in understanding electronics and how they worked. Larry could hook up anything. He was a quiet man who had many friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Glen Wallace Phillips, Jr. and John Phillips.
Survivors include his brother, Robert Phillips and his wife, Marilyn of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Larry will be laid to rest, with full military honors, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205-5512.
Larry’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Washington Center for the loving care Larry received during his time there
I was very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I now own Henssgen Hardware, which I purchased from my parents, Ron & Nancy Shaw a few years ago. I have fond memories of Larry from when I worked summers at the office in the early 90s. Larry was always kind and considerate and he did a great job. Our condolences to his family.
Best regards,
Rachel Shaw Novak