Lawrence D. (Larry) Cain was born and grew up in Utica, NY. He was the middle son of Robert H. and Eleanor C. Cain. Larry attended local school and was a member of the first graduating class of Notre Dame High School. He enlisted in the Navy after graduation and retired as a Chief Aerographer’s Mate after 20 years of honorable service.
After retirement Larry worked for the National Weather Service at Galveston, Texas as a Weather Radar Specialist and then at Jacksonville, Florida as Port Meteorological Officer retiring in 2004.
His hobbies were golf, golf and golf. Larry was a long-time member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the VFW.
Larry leaves behind a daughter, Colleen P. McDaniel of Fate, Texas, a brother, Robert R. Cain of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, two nephews and four grandsons.
Graveside services will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 70 Wood Road, Whitesboro, New York. See Heinz Funeral Home for details. In lieu of flowers make any donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.
