Larry Mowry

He was called to be with his Heavenly Father and family. He was born January 27, 1945 to Thomas E. Mowry and the late Regina (Powell) Mowry-Hedberg in Tupelo, MS. At the time of his birth, his father was serving in the U.S.Army, in WWII in Europe. His mother went to be with family in Tupelo, MS at that time. He grew up in Chicago, IL and Streamwood, IL, attending school in Elgin, IL, graduating from Elgin High School in 1963 where he enjoyed participating in Track and Field. Larry proudly served his country with the U.S.Navy during the Vietnam War. He had a strong and deep Faith in God, family and country.

He had an unyielding positive attitude toward Life, and loved and adored all animals. He was talented in wood crafting and many other crafts and hobbies. He enjoyed detailing cars as well. Larry met and married the Love of his life, Mary Susan Mowry, together they loved, laughed and enjoyed life, family, and friends, she preceded him in death.

He is survived by his father, Thomas E. Mowry, his sister Karen Gorts, both live in Nevada, his two sons Larry T. Mowry Jr. and Eric Mowry both of Providence, RI, Karen, Kathie, and Kevin Mowry of Providence, RI, his dear step-daughter Melissa DeGroff of Connecticut, two nephews, Chad Mowry and Thomas C. Mowry-Casias, great niece and great nephew, and many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry was formerly married to Marion Fontaine.

He was preceded in death by his mother Regina (Powell) Mowry-Hedberg, his sister Gwendolyn Mowry-Casias, and wife and friend, Mary Susan Mowry, Kerrie Mowry, great-niece Regina Mowry-Casias, Grandparents from both sides of the family, as well as many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. May you remember him with joy every time something reminds you of him, along with his great smile and love for life. Larry will be missed dearly by those who knew him and loved him.

Kindly consider donations in Larry’s memory, to St. Timothy Catholic Church, Norwood, MA or local Animal Shelter of your choice.

At the requests of the family all services were private.