Larry passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was a wonderful man, with many friends and extended family. He valued simple pleasures like camping, hunting, fishing, spending weekends with special friends, jeeping to nowhere in particular and seeing what was just over the next hill. Mostly, he enjoyed sitting around a campfire visiting and joking with friends and family. In years past, he might even break out his guitar and sing a tune or two.
He spent his life in the ag industry, coming from a long line of westside farmers. He earned his master's degree at Fresno State College in 1972. He obtained his Pest Control Advisor's license and owned his own Entomology business focusing on Beneficial Insects Control in trees and vines.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deborah, and his son and the light of his life, Cody. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Helen Elaine Gragnani, and his brother Charles.
He has been freed from the chains of his illness we are hoping he's once again traveling heaven to see what's over the next hill once again.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Heritage Crossing Hospice Care, 2792 E. Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, Ca. 93720
