Lawrence W. “Larry” Quinn, age 88 of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. He was the loving husband of Ruth “Syl” Sylvia (Davis) Quinn, to whom he had been married for 63 years.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late James F. and Elizabeth A. (Kelsall) Quinn, he lived in Fall River for 30 years before moving to Somerset in 1960. He was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocation Technical High School in Fall River and was employed as an Electrician with Montaup Electric for 35 years until his retirement in 1992.
Larry was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Westport, an all-around handyman and enjoyed watching Westerns.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Stephen L. Quinn and his wife Donna of Virginia Beach, VA, Thomas M. Quinn and his wife Brenda of Somerset, Judith A. Quinn of Somerset and Timothy W. Quinn of Kittery, ME; a brother Daniel Quinn of Lake Wales, FL; a sister Kathleen Quinn of Atmore, AL; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 9am from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan 866 County St., Somerset followed by his Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Thomas More Church 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Burial will take place in Nathan Slade Cemetery in Somerset. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5pm. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720. For online registration and directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com