Obituaries
Larry Richard Fittery, 73
April 12, 2016
Larry Richard Fittery, 73, of Manheim, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was the loving husband of Nancy J. (Eckert) Fittery for 42 years. He was born in Lebanon to the late John S. and Blanch (Moyer) Fittery.
Larry graduated from Elizabethtown High School and attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He served in the US Navy onboard the USS Bristol (DD-857) as a Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class during the Vietnam era.
He worked for Graybill Tool & Die, Manheim, as a mechanical designer. He designed equipment for Hershey Foods and Harley Davidson, and earned some patents doing work for Black & Decker/DeWalt.
An active member of Lititz Church of the Brethren for 33 years, he had a servant’s heart. Larry enjoyed short term missions in New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Kenya, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Nancy, his daughter Cheryl Stuart-Vail, wife of George, and their children, Bethany, Cali and Belle Stuart-Vail, all of Amherst, NH; and his sister Mildred “Micki” Farver of Palmyra. His brother Robert Fittery preceded Larry in death.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held 3 pm Saturday, April 16th at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W Orange St, Lititz. The family will receive friends immediately following the celebration. Private interment will be in the church memorial gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Haiti may be made to Feed My Sheep Ministry, Inc., c/o Betsy Longenecker, 811 Lincoln Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
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April 17, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss..our prayers are with you and your family Nancy…Larry was a great person and a great neighbor for many years… He will be missed so much…Debi and Jeff Mull..
April 17, 2016
Dear Nancy, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Larry’s passing in the Sunday news. I will always remember the Sunday mornings after church at my Mom and Dads. We were so young then. I know you will miss him terribly so I pray God heals your heart and gives you peace, knowing Larry is in His Loving Arms. With Sympathy, Ann
April 16, 2016
Nancy:
So sorry to hear about Larry. I was so glad to see you recently but sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and keep you. Love Scott and Flo Zimmerman.
April 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of this news of a great man and friend. Although i havent seen Larry since i was a young man living back in Pa. I will always remember Larry as being a gentleman and a man of competitive nature. I idolized him as a young man and knew i wanted to be just like him. Larry, when i heard this news i immediately hiked up my favorite mountain so i could spend some time with you. I always loved you and miss you.. Our prayers are with you Nancy..He is in a much better place..
Joel and Coral Holsinger
April 15, 2016
Nancy & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Although these are certainly difficult times, my thoughts go back to more pleasant times while working with Larry at Black & Decker/DeWalt. We had many fun times in the Engineering department but my fondest memory was how warmly I was received and also helped by Larry when I first came there to work. Seeing the mission work that Larry did came as no surprise. This seems to have been his calling … in helping others. Peace be with you. Jim & Kathy Weaver
April 15, 2016
Nancy,
I’m sorry for your loss. Larry was a great man and a friend. I am sure he will be missed. I wanted to attend Saturday’s memorial service but I am out of town Friday through Tuesday. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Rely on the Lord for strength.
Dennis & Leona Miller
April 15, 2016
Nancy, I couldn’t have ask for a better Uncle. I often think of all the times you and Larry took us along to the races at Selinsgrove and Williams Grove – those were special times. Larry will always hold a special place in my heart and will be missed. I know your faith will carry you through and please know that you are in my prayers. I love you. Trina
April 15, 2016
Dear Nancy and family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear husband and father, Larry. I so enjoyed working alongside of him with youth missions and ministry projects. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort. I will keep you in my prayers.
Debbie Evans
April 14, 2016
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you peace.
Paul R Weaver
April 14, 2016
Nancy and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Larry was a wonderful man and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Jason, Stephanie, Katie and Julia Flory
- Services
- Saturday, April 16, 2016
- 3:00 PM
- Lititz Church of the Brethren
- 300 W Orange St.
- Lititz, PA
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