ROCHESTER, NY – January 21, 2020 at age 75
Predeceased by wife Barbara Sheridan Graves, parents, father Lawrence Fischer Graves and mother Ina Graves, and sister Barbara Graves.
Lawrence is survived by his daughter
Camille Graves (Peter Rosetano) of Rochester, NY, son Matthew Boutte (Sara) Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Quintin Lovett, Vincent Rosetano, Amatay Boutte, Josephine Boutte, Gabrielle Boutte, sister Marjorie Graves of Rochester, NY, niece Jeanine Burroughs (Michael) of Rochester, NY, cousin Cheryl Holland (John) of Chester, VA, grand nephews, Scott L. Pinkett of Pottstown, PA, Kristopher Johnson of Rochester, NY, and David Summers of Monroe, LA, great grandniece Liana Merced, Johnalynn and Jlynn-Holland Cecil, Michael (Tisha), Josh and Miles Holland of Savanna, GA, and a host of friends.
He enjoyed photography, was an avid music lover, loved to sing karaoke, and had a love for history as well. He was also an animal lover as he once had a dog named Cody.
As an avid music lover he started out as a drummer for a local band and then moved on to radio as a local DJ for a few local radio stations in Rochester, NY. And then worked in security for a number of years for local security agencies and retired as a security guard at MidTown Plaza.
Lawrence briefly served in the military in the United States Army.
Lawrence’s Memorial Service will be held on February 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM at New Life Fellowship at 330 Wellington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14619.
The family would like to thank the staff at Rochester General Hospital and the people at Rochester Cremation for the care of Larry.
Good by old friend, I am going to miss you, the only consolation, you have gone to a better place. Neil B.Leonardi
It is so sad to know about the Loss of my great friend ,
Which reminds me the time we spend together working at St. . Mary Hospital in security , you were so humble cooperative & nice , I don’t have words to describe , you will be missed , our prayers are with you, God Help & give comfort to all family members,
In this difficult time
R.I.P. Larry.. You were a great friend to our family, I’ll miss singing karaoke with you! Whenever I hear NewYork I think of you, my mom always had you sing that for her! I’m sure your entertaining heaven as we speak… Till we meat again fly high my friend!💔
Larry, you will be missed. I didn’t see you as often but when we did it was always a party. Miss you man…
To my friend thank u for always being there for me and my husband your friend i know he is there with you hanging out thank u for being when i lose my husband and i always love the way you sang i gonna miss and love u i will always remeber u love always victoria sykes
Larry, We had many laughs and many beers together…..It was an honor for me to be able to speak at your memorial service……Love and miss you…