Lawrence Harrison 1950-2022

Larry was born July 5, 1950, to John J. Harrison and Margaret E. Wright. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1968.

Larry loved music, good wine, cooking, the Cleveland Indians and Boise State. He loved adopting older dogs and gave them a loving and warm place to call home. Larry also enjoyed teaching those around him about the things he loved.

Larry was employed at US Steel in Youngstown, was a wine consultant at Alberini’s in Niles and also worked at Ohio Steel (Warren Fabricators) in sales.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Thomas (Marilyn); and sister, Susan.

He is survived by his brother, Michael (Kathy, deceased); sister, Rose Taylor (Daniel); stepsister, Charlene Ondich (Joe); and stepsiblings, Greta and Kirk Shultz. Larry is also survived by his nieces and nephews, whom he loved with all of his heart, Tamra Lucas (James), Scott Harrison, Becky Harrison (Abigail Lien), Jill Harrison (Ryan Light), Julie Popovich (Mirko), Susan Manfredi (Nicholas) and Victoria Collins (Christopher); as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is also survived by his best friend and extended family member, Richard (Gloria) Catterlin. Dr. Richard Catterlin took incredible care of Larry throughout his life and until he passed. Larry’s entire family, both immediate and extended, was his world. He loved them immensely and always made sure they were taken care of.

A celebration of life will be held for Larry at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 420 N. Raccoon Road, Austintown. The family kindly asks that anyone attending, please RSVP by calling / texting Rose at 330-540-0490, or sending an email to suzmanfredi25@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a GoFundMe to help with cremation and celebration costs. Please visit https://gofund.me/68a065a2 to donate.

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