Lawrence “Larry” Cotugno, age 65 of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on October 22nd 2026 after a series of health struggles. Larry was the beloved son of the late Horace & Antonina Cotugno, and is survived by his brother Stephen Cotugno, his partner Joanne Speranza and his sister Maria Petrillo and her husband Paolo Petrillo. Larry was a resident of the Charles River Center where he was lovingly cared for, for many years. He enjoyed simply spending time with family and friends. Larry will be deeply missed and forever loved. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours from 10 am – 11:30 am with a prayer service to follow, on Wednesday November 4th 2026 at Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street in South Boston. Interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, in Bourne at 2 pm. Donations may be made to: The Charles River Center 59 East Militia Heights Drive Needham, MA 02492.