Lawrence "Larry" Thomas Martis
Lawrence (Larry) Thomas Martis, 69, of Mentor, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in the presence of his wife and three daughters after the final prayers of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
The beloved spouse of Bridgett and cherished father of their daughters Sydney, Kendall, and Ashton. The loving father of sons Brian and Marc (Amy); grandfather to Jordan and Luke (Brian), and Anthony, Lucy, and Joseph (Marc and Amy); and brother to John (Cosimine), Tim (Shirley), Ken, and Leo (Patricia) Martis. He was preceded in death by Leo (father), and Frances (mother).
Larry loved spending time with his family, cooking a new recipe, planting a garden, and taking care of his car. Many days and evenings were spent sitting on the front porch with his family enjoying the sun and fresh air or biking and hanging out with friends. Larry was also a very faith-filled man. He regularly prayed the Holy Rosary, attended daily mass and was a morning lector at St. Francis of Assisi for many years. Larry exuberated joy and never complained. He was always seen with a contagious smile on his face and a positive presence that brightened up every room. He had a dry sense of humor and had a laugh that made you smile. Larry also enjoyed the simple things; like reading the morning newspaper with a cup of black coffee, listening to Polka music on Saturday mornings, eating a celebratory donut after donating blood at the St. Gabriel blood drive, working out at the gym in the early morning at the Lake County YMCA, and enjoying a Masthead beer in the driveway while grilling or admiring his freshly cut lawn. His work ethic exceeded all standards and he made an effort to make a connection with everyone he came in contact with both personally and professionally.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, OH 44060. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm in the church. Burial in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon to follow. Masks are required and social distancing must be observed. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages blood donations to the American Red Cross or financial donations to St. Mary's Seminary (28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, OH 44092).