Lawrence E. Loso, Jr.

NORTHFIELD - Lawrence E. Loso Jr, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Woodridge Nursing Home.

Born February 17, 1945 in Montpelier, Vermont, he lived most of his life in East Montpelier area, attended elementary school in Marshfield and graduated from Marsh-Plain High School in Plainfield in 1963.

In 1976 he opened and operated Larry’s Cleaning Service and shortly after that opened Larry’s Vacuum equipment and supplies.  Prior to retirement after 35 years of business, he served as a Board Member for Project Independence.  He loved driving a bus for them and helping those in need. He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren supporting them in all their endeavors and dreams. He would easily bring a smile to everyone he met throughout his life. Always quick with a funny face, silly voice, witty story or a joke to brighten the day for those he met.

Lawrence was a lifetime member of the Barre Elks Lodge #1535.  He was an avid collector of any memorabilia that was either Pepsi or NASCAR related. He enjoyed playing cribbage and card games with family, friends and neighbors.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Pauline (Nelson) Loso, Sr. He is survived by his wife Sandra L. Loso of 53 years; son, Thomas (Tina) Loso; daughter, Pamela (Michael) Howard; son, James (Suzanne) Loso; grandchildren Desiree, Sarah, Kaylee, Emily, Gianna, Connor, Emma, Samuel; sister, Sheila Hooker; brothers, Bernard, Roger and Randall Loso; along with many nieces and nephews.

The service to honor and celebrate his life will be announced at a later date.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05602; or to Project Independence, 81 N. Main Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641.