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Alfred Station, NY\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Delmar, DE<\/p>\nAlfred Station, NY\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Delmar, DE<\/p>\n
Larry M. Allen, 74, of Alfred Station, NY died peacefully on November 25, 2024 at his home in Delmar, DE.<\/p>\n
Born in Hornell on May 28, 1950, he was the son of Ralph and Betty (Nye) Allen. Larry grew up in the Alfred-Almond area and graduated from Alfred-Almond Central School in 1968.\u00a0 He was a member of the Eagles swim team, soccer team, baseball team, and basketball team.<\/p>\n
Larry was a licensed locksmith and established his own business, L.A. Locksmith, and operated in the area for many years. He was employed at UPS for 37 years, talking and making friends at every stop.\u00a0 After retiring in 2008, Larry spent his time working at Vanderview Golf Course.<\/p>\n
He loved spending time with his family in the Adirondacks every summer for many years. He also participated in a bowling league with family and friends. He enjoyed going up to the family hunting camp where he created lifelong memories, many which did not involve hunting\u2026\u00a0 Larry also spent many years playing Men\u2019s Slow-Pitch Softball and golf with family and friends.\u00a0 In his later years, he loved spending time at the Delaware International Speedway and the Monroe Bay Campground.\u00a0 As an avid and lifelong sports fan, Larry loved rooting for his favorite teams: Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics.<\/p>\n
Larry was the heart of the Alfred-Almond Community.\u00a0 He was seen not only spectating, but coaching local teams as well.\u00a0 Because he had such a big family and made so many friends, he had many stories to tell. One of his favorite things to do was reminisce and tell stories, while creating new memories.\u00a0 Above all, Larry loved spending time with his loved ones, both in New York and Delaware.<\/p>\n
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Betty Allen, who he loved with his whole heart; his brother, Dennis \u201cLumpy\u201d Allen; his brother-in-law, Lloyd \u201cBud\u201d Winans; and his left thumb!!<\/p>\n
Surviving are his longtime companion, Robin Adkins; 6 children, Andrea (Randy) VanWey of Dunkirk, Amy (Jamie Sick) Allen of Almond, Chris (Ginger Veneziani) Allen of Almond, Shelby (Kurtis) Kunkel of Sterling, VA, Elizabeth (Jordan) Wonderling of Wellsville, and Lindsey Allen of Alfred Station; 2 sisters, Sherry Winans of Andover and Susan (Mike) Snyder of Alfred; 1 sister-in-law, Cathy Allen; 5 grandchildren, Sarah, Abbey, Lauren, Mia, and Kevin; 1 great-granddaughter, Rainah; and several nieces and nephews.\u00a0 He also had step children, John MacGrath and Ricki Lee (Christian) Bratten; and 3 step-grandchildren, Brantley, Mason, and Everlee.<\/p>\n
Larry will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him and will live on through the many memories and stories that everyone cherishes.<\/p>\n
The family of Larry M. Allen will receive friends on Saturday (December 7, 2024) from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n
Larry\u2019s family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Alfred Station Fire Department, PO Box 282, Alfred Station, NY 14803. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.<\/p>\n
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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