Otto E. Lawrence, 74, of Wallingford, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012 at his home. He was the longtime companion of the late Theresa Massaro and the former husband of the late Lucille Pisacano Lawrence. Born in Meriden on December 30, 1937; son of late Otto and Veronica Kane Lawrence. He had worked as a truck driver and mechanic for the Teamsters local # 443, enjoyed going to the casino, building bird houses and making walking sticks. Father of Denise (Cliff) Castellano of Wallingford, Sheila (Rick) Orticari and Louann Garrow of VT., Salvatore (Natalie) Nuzzo of East Haven, Richard (Betsy) Nuzzo of Middletown and the late Dennis Nuzzo. Brother of Edward Lawrence of Colchester. Father-in-law of Rose Rolando of FL. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a great-grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning, December 1st at 10:00 with the Rev. Dean Warburton officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonicare Hospice, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492.