Larry Munroe of Zephyrhills passed away on June 7, 2013.
Born in Medford, Mass March 31, 1940 he proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard where he traveled to the Arctic, Antarctic, Austrailia, New Zealand, Pago Pago American Samoa and many other ports.
He was a member of the VFW, Moose,Viet Nam Veterans Post FL4 and a 48 year member of American Legion Post 92 in Hollywood, FL.
Larry’s favorite pastime was sharing his autographed pictures and stories of the 180 national and international artists that he and his wife, Barbara catered to from 1997 until moving to Zephyrhills in 2002. After moving to Zephyrhills, they continued to provide catering services to the small community that they fell in love with. Working closely with the city and non-profit agencies gave the local residents “star” treatment.
In 2006, Larry was named Ambassador of the Year for the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and went on to become the director of CARES Senior Center serving the seniors with tireless energy.
Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter, Melissa and son-in-law Tim, son, Christopher and 4 grandchildren Matthew, Christopher, Dominic and Sophia.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at the Community Chapel, Church of God located at 5320 1st Street, Zephyrhills.
You always made me smile dad!! I love you and your memory will forever live on through me and your grandchildren. I’m glad you are not suffering anymore and you are at peace!!!
Larry, You will be missed but memories will live on forever. I will remember the jokes you would tell us, you had a way make it believable until the last line.
Barb and family, you are in my thoughts and prayer God Bless Barbara O’Brien
I am a childhood friend of Missy and Chris and I just wanted to send my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. ?
Barb,
So sorry to read about Larry.
We sure miss our times together, You were Alf’s best buddy. Barb you know we are always here! If you need a quiet girls night out let me know. Love you!
TO MY BROTHER, I AM SO VERY SORRY THAT I DIDN’T GET TO SEE YOU BEFORE YOU HAD TO LEAVE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. BARB, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
Ciao Larry,
I am so blessed to have met you and Barbara. We were a GREAT team and you assisted us in becoming a STAND OUT catering operation to the “STARS”. You always kept us and our celebrity guest laughing – even during some of the long – long – hours back stage.
You have continued your journey, as we all will, and I firmly believe that our spirits will re-unite with all the ones we have loved and who have loved us.
So take GREAT CARE – and I look forward to the day our spirits meet again. Till then my friend…….
BIG HUGS – ALWAYS WITH MUCH LOVE.
Sincerely,
Charles Podesta
Larry Munroe – A STAR among STARS !!!!!!!!
Hearing you are no longer with us here Hawk, is one one the hardest things I’ve ever had to hear. You and Barb have always been so great to my dad and such a big part of my childhood. Those are memories I will keep near to my heart forever. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to see you one last time. You will be truly missed Hawk. xo
Larry: I’m sorry I wasn’t able to see you before you left us. You are loved and will be missed by many people. To Barb, Missy, and the rest of the family: my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I love you all!
Uncle Larry you will be missed. I know you are sitting right beside my dad and watching over us.