June 21, 1923 - April 25, 2008. Passed away peacefully on Friday April 25th, 2008 at North Bay General Hospital at the age of 84 years, with his family by his side. Dear son of the late Herman Joseph Merzetti and Laura Merzetti (Hansen). Larry was the much loved father of Susan Mickle of Markham, Angela Tomsic (Gene) of Markham, Joe Merzetti of Toronto and Laura Merzetti (Rob) of Ajax. Grandchildren Steaven, Chandra, Philip, Connor, and three great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Dorothy (Dot) O'Reilly, brothers Bob (Joanne), and Paul (Barb) all of New Brunswick. Predeceased by his siblings Mary Ellsworth, Ada Paschal, Jim, Don and David, all of New Brunswick. Also lovingly remembered by his many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends in Canada, Germany and Italy. Predeceased by his wife Loraine Merzetti (nee Keenan) of Oshawa, in 1997. Larry was born June 21st, 1923 in Saint John, New Brunswick and graduated from UNB in 1944 with a degree in Engineering. He relocated to Ontario where he met and married Loraine and raised his family. He was an avid writer, reader, traveller, wood-worker, story-teller, and music-lover. He cherished his independence to the end. Libraries were his church wherever Larry found himself in the world. His professional career began with Hill-Clark-Francis in New Liskeard and ended four decades later with Critchley & Delean in North Bay. Some of his accomplishments included work on the North Bay General Hospital, the North Bay Court House, West Ferris Secondary School and the Timmins Daily Press. He embraced his work with a passion and always got the job done. Larry retired in the early 90's and spent his retirement years in North Bay, in an area of the world he truly loved. A private service was held for the family on Saturday April 26th 2008 at McGUINTY FUNERAL HOME, North Bay. Cremation to follow. Special thanks to Drs. Spencer, Shemilt & Shulman as well as all the wonderful nursing staff on 4W who looked after our father with such great care. Also remembered are the staff at Demarcos, the CIBC and Larry's neighbours. You know who you are. We will always be grateful to you. If desired, donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Salvation Army.
