Lawrence Gene Cassida

It was true love. Not life nor death would keep them apart. Lawrence “Larry” Gene Cassida, New Palestine, went into the arms of our Lord on April 16, 2022.

He was born July 6, 1948. He was 73 years young. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Deborah Jane Cassida, who passed away on April 5, 2022. They were married on April 8, 1972.

He was also preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn (Cassida) Thomas, his father, Edgar Cassida, sister Debbie Williams (Ernie White), sister- in-law Tina Truax, father-in-law Dick Moore, mother-in-law Betty Douglas and two grandchildren, Miley and Mitchell Mahurin.

His brother, Ed (Norma) Cassida, sister Tammy (Sam) Jeffrey, sister-in-law Brenda (Buck) Stonebraker and brother-in-law Rick (Betsy) Moore survive him.

He had two daughters, Crystal (Greg) Kottlowski and Charity Mahurin. He had four grandchildren, whom he spoiled, Katelyn and Carter Kottlowski and Ty and Tenley Mahurin, all who survive him.

Larry was a veteran and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps). He was also a member of the USMC basketball team. He was a New Market High school graduate and retired from RR Donnelley and Sons.

He loved his family, children and grandchildren and enjoyed meeting new people. Larry never met a stranger. He was happiest driving his Mustang and vacationing in Alabama with his wife and kids, whom he referred to as the “General and Colonel.”

He was a great cook, loved sports and working on Debi’s HGTV honey-do lists.

He will be greatly missed, but he is now reunited with his love.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will begin at 7 p.m. with military rites followed by a funeral, led by Pastor Mark Havel.

Please consider donations in lieu of flowers to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or Special Olympics of Hancock County.