Lawrence Allen Nevitt |
| Posted 2009-01-23 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, January 28, 2007 Lawrence Allen Nevitt Sr., 64, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away on Thursday January 25th, 2007 with Diabetic complications. He is survived by his loving wife Ann of 46 years, son Lawrence Allen Nevitt Jr. and daughter-in-law Michele with grandchildren, Alexis, Brianna, Lauren of Clarkdale, Ariz. and his daughter Cynthia Ann Giannico and son-in-law Alfonso, with grandchildren Remington and Sterling of Lobos, Argentina. Larry was affectionately known as Harold's Boy, Larry's Dad or Grampie. Larry was born in Phoenix Arizona, August 31st 1942 was a long time resident of Tempe. He worked for his father Harold for many years at the Richfield Arco gas station formerly at 7th street and Mill Ave. while attending school. Several good years were passed there with his friends and fishing buddies pumping gas. Larry and Ann were high school sweethearts and graduated from Tempe High School in 1960. He then got his degree in accounting from Arizona State University and followed by passing his certified public accountant certification. Larry started his career in downtown Phoenix at the Lures Tower, and then later started his own practice at Nevitt, Oleksy & Associates, LTD for forty years. He loved his work and was one of Arizona's most respected C.P.A's. He cherished his license and always said "he wanted to die a C.P.A". Well, he did it! His talents as an accountant and advisor will be greatly missed. Larry was a husband and father whose family meant the world to him, which lead him to balance the love of work and the many hours of volunteering that he gave to all. One of his pleasures in life was helping raise guide dog puppies for the blind. He helped raise 7 puppies. He loved all animals and they knew it. Larry will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He left this world a better place. In lieu of flowers he would want donations to help raise a pup, and change a life! Go to or mail: Phoenix Guide Dog Raisers P.O. Box 20503 Phoenix, Ariz., 85036-0503 www.phxguidedograiser.com. Visitation and Services will be held Monday, Jan 29th Visitation at 2 p.m. with service at 3p.m. to follow at LDS Church 1377 Hombre Drive, Cottonwood, Az. Additional Memorial Services will be held Thursday, February 1st at 2 p.m. Carr's Mortuary 2621 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, Ariz. |
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