peacefully surrounded by his family on
Thursday, October 3, 2019.
Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara
(Jannette) Butler. He was the son of
the late Lawrence D. and Rita (Lacey)
Butler. Larry is survived by his children,
son Lawrence Butler and his wife
Susan; son David Butler, and daughter
Laura (Butler) Allen and her husband
Matthew. Larry was a wonderful
grandfather to his three grandchildren,
Keegan Butler, Madalyn Butler, and
Jack Allen. In addition, he was a caring
and loving brother to his siblings,
Jane Demling, Casey Ricci, Marie
Fulvi, Edward Butler; and the late Jack
Butler, George Butler, and Michael
Butler. He is also survived by numerous
nieces, nephews and extended
family.
Larry was a decorated Marine
veteran. He was a 50-year member of
Roofers Union Local 33 and had a very
successful career as a roofer foreman.
He raised his family in Norwood and
participated in all of his children’s
activities. He was an avid reader and he
enjoyed traveling with Barbara across
the country. He loved big band music
and spending time with his family.
Please join the family for Visiting Hours
on Tuesday, October 8th, from 4pm
to 8pm at Gillooly Funeral Home, 126
Walpole Street, NORWOOD, MA. Funeral
Mass will take place Wednesday,
October 9th, 10am at St. Denis Church,
157 Washington St., Westwood, MA
02090. Burial to follow at Knollwood
Memorial Park, 319 High St., Canton,
MA 02021.
