Lawrence A. Paquin, Jr., 42, of Henry Street, East Haven, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was the beloved husband of Lesley Barauskas Paquin. Larry was born in Milford on June 12, 1969; loving son of Lawrence A. Paquin, Sr. and Betty Cook Paquin of New Haven. Since childhood, Larry loved hockey and baseball and was an All State Hockey player and an All District Baseball player. He was on the Board of Directors for the Annex Little League: ran hockey clinics: coached for the Yale Youth Hockey league since 2004 and coached all his kids in Little League in both Major and Junior Majors. Larry had worked for Amtrak, first as a dispatcher and moved up to become an Engineer; he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers. Loving father of Lawrence A. Paquin III, Jason L., Zachary J. and Justin M. Paquin. Brother of Michelle (Richard) Cuomo of North Haven. Son-in-law of Leon and Barbara Barauskas of Rochester, NY. Brother-in-law of Sandy (David) Manley of Rochester, NY. Uncle of Nate, Christopher & Matthew Cuomo, Christopher, Alisha, Brandon & Matthew Manley. He also leaves behind his many childhood friends who were a very important part of his life and always there for his family with love and support. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You†to Dr. Patrick Tomak and the entire staff of the Father Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care and the nurses at St. Raphael’s MICU ; their excellent care and true friendship will never be forgotten. Larry was one of the greatest people you could ever meet; he was funny, charming, generous and caring; he was admired and respected by all that had the privilege to know him.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:45. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Church, New Haven at 10:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Paquin Family Fund c/o Peoples Bank , 2165 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514.
Our deepest sympathy to the Cuomo & Paquin Families…may you find comfort in your cherished memories and during your special times together!
Betty, Michelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing; devasting news. I only remember him as a very young child but I know he was surrounded by a family of love and grew to pass that on to the next generation of Paquins. He most certainly is embraced by the angels who have gone before him and the stars will be twinkling just a bit brighter because he is in their company. In the same breath, while you will miss him here, trust that he his only a happy memory away and that will bring you comfort forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry was a very special person. So loving to everyone around him. Our family will miss him..our love to Leslie and the children..
i speak for the whole Teto family when i say that we are truly heartbroken by Larry’s passing. we will never forget the ‘Annex” memories and the Great person that he was in general. our hearts go out to all of his family. Les, we love you and the boys and will forever be here for you! xoxo
We have lost a GREAT man. A true friend, a coach and a mentor to our children. You have touched so many people both on and off the field and the ice. I am proud to have been your friend and to have had the opportunity to coach Senior League baseball with you this past summer. We laughed, played hard and had so much fun on the field. Those are some of the memories I will hold dear forever.
Rest in Peace my friend, until we meet again.
My deepest condolences to Michelle, Mr and Mrs Paquin and The entire Paquin Family on the loss of Larry. I was very saddened to hear about his passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Jim McKiernan
Phoenix, AZ
Larry was and always will be a wonderful man and will be missed by many.My prayers go out to the entire family
I did not have the pleasure to know Larry as an adult, my memories of him are through childhood years at St Francis and many car trips to hockey practices and games. Betty and Michelle(my childhood “aunt” and friend}, may God bless you at this very difficult time. Also to Larrys wife and children and all the Paquin family-my deepest sympathy.
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.
Larry will be geatly missed but his smile, laugh, and great sense of humor will stay with me! My love and prayers go out to the entire family!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Justin, Zach, Jason, and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I am glad that he was there to see your team win the championship last year (even though we lost). I will always remember tailgating at the Annex. We will pray for him and your family.
I love Larry so much. One of the last times I saw Larry was when my family and all of the Paquins went camping together.It was a blast. I will always remember those great memories. I got some great pictures of him and I. We will always remember this great,funny,sweet guy.
Larry you were my longtime ChildHood Friend. No matter
how many years have passed you still stopped whatever it
was you were doing to say Hello Friend!!! Thats the kind
of person you were to All who came across you. I will miss you
Larry but not Forgotten!!! My you R.I.P.!!! Forever in my Heart!!!
dear larry,
you were a great guy and i didnt know you for a long time but from the tme we met to the last game of our season i had so much respect for you. you were a great coach and i am so happy you got the holiday tounament trophy. you always gave great advice to the players and you loved and was loved by everybody. every time you were on the bench we won a game. thank you for coaching us and yale wont be the same without you.
love,tommy cattaneo RIP
Larry as he arrived at his parents across the street would yell “Hey Pati O”. I will miss Larry so much and his welcome as he greeted me. When he entered a room, he had arrived with his smile and laughter. Larry the wonderful husband,father and friend. We will be here for your family always. Rest, now Larry you were a joy to know.
So sorry for your loss. Remember Larry from our days @ St. Francis School in New Haven with Lesley and Sandi. Prayers and Love to Lesley, his boys, Mom Betty and extended family and friends.
Larry was a student in my very first class. I will remember his boyish grin and quick wit. He will always remain a favorite student of mine. I felt blessed to have reconnected with him in the past few years. We all have an angel watching over us now. His family remains in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
You are an inspiration to many kids that are with and that have been through Yale Youth Hockey. My son talks about you a lot up in Canada as one of his skating teachers! My nephew AJ O’Buck does the same now and he is already going to be a Pee Wee playing in upstate New York. We miss you here, but will see you again at somepoint in the future.
Pls know our thoughts are with you. It’s been many years since our sons played Youth Hockey and you all are remembered with fondness.
Dear Betty, Leslie, Michele and members of the Paquin Family,
We are very sadden to hear the news of Larry’s passing. On behalf of the Carvalho and Considine Families, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly,
Nancy
Thoughts & prayers for Larry, Leslie, and those close to them.
With sincere sympathy for your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty & family – my deepest sympathy to all of you. So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Dear friends,
I am sorry about the loss of your dear son. May his memory be a blessed one and may he rest in eternal peace.
To the Paquin Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He always brought a smile to our faces. Please know we are with all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cousins Fred, Gale, Blake and Tyler Caruso
I must say Larry always had a smile on his face, He will always have a Special place in our hearts! We first met many years ago when my son first put his skates on and Larry took him by the arms and taught him how to skate! He was one Wonderful guy, with the patience of a saint. He will be missed dearly!
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Larry, you were my brother and I will forever remember the times we had together, I am a better person for having had you in my life.
You will be missed, but will live on in my memories.
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Although I did not know Larry that well, I do know that he was well loved and was a great husband and father to his boys. Always know that he is watching over you and the boys and he will always be in your hearts.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you, Leslie, and the boys. Please extend my sympathy to them.
We are so saddened to hear of Larry’s passing; he was our son’s first and most memorable hockey coach, he always loved “coach Larry”. What a kindhearted, giving and caring soul he was. His fun personality and positive coaching has touched so many people and our lives are all better because we knew Larry , we will miss him terribly and we will never forget him.
To Larry’s family: We know that there are no words that will be comforting enough during this difficult time. But we do know that, in time, with support of friends and family, fond memories of Larry will take the place of the immeasurable sadness that you feel now. You will eventually feel joy in these memories. This is what we wish for you; we are thinking of you and if there is anything we can do to help you in any way, please call upon us.
Love is a fruit in Season at all times,and within the reach of every hand.
Mother Theresa
Larry will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My love and prayers to the entire family. My thoughts are with you always.
Dear Leslie, and Family~
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had such great hope that Larry would beat this awful disease but I believe God had a bigger plan for Larry. I know he will be with you and the boys in spirit. He is an angel watching over you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tricia Robinson
Momauguin Technology Teacher
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Betty and Family, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family….
Corrine & John
Larry… an amazing husband, father, and friend! no matter what was going on I always saw you with a smile that I will never forget! You will be sadly missed but fondly remembered! RIP my friend you are now in heaven looking down upon all of us. Spread your wings my angel. I promise to always be there for Lesley and the boys! <3 you!
Taken from this world too soon!
Larry you were my best friend and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t miss you I hope someday I will get to see you again you were a great father and Husband you were a great brother to Michelle and a wonderful son to Betty and Big Larry I love you and will miss you your my angel please watch over all of us
My Prayers go out to the whole Paquin Family and the Cuomo Family , I am so sorry for your loss