Obituary of Lawrence Patrick McDermott

Lawrence Patrick McDermott was born January 16, 1948 to William and Celia (Smith) McDermott in Troy, NY. He was the fourth of five children.

He grew up on a farm and was a country boy at heart and as an adult he worked at Pacific Pools and GardenWay.

Larry remained a happy bachelor throughout his life. He took loving care of his mother until she passed away. He grew up surrounded by relatives who lived close by. He loved to work on cars and small engines and could often be found tinkering in his garage frequently working on the vehicles of friends and family. For years he entered the Schaghticoke Fair's demolition derby. When he was younger, Larry enjoyed owning and driving Corvettes. He treasured riding his various Harley Davidson’s, and taking long trips with his friends. He also loved to attend and coordinate family clam steams and picnics. Larry was well known in Pittstown as he lived there all of his life. He attended St. Georges Catholic Church in Pittstown up until its closing.

He was predeceased by his parents, siblings - John (Jackie) McDermott, William McDermott, Carolyn Wein and Madeline LeBarron, and two godsons, James (Jimmy) Wein and Kevin LeBarron and nephew and namesake, Larry McDermott. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a wake on March 13th from 11am to 1pm at Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home at 312 Hoosick St, Troy NY 12180. A Prayer Service will be offered at 12:30 p.m.

Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy.

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