Lawrence J. “Larry” Kangas 80, of Bellingham, and a former longtime resident of Franklin and West Roxbury, died Thursday November 27, 2008 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following a long illness. He was the husband of Nancy I. (Liuzza) Kangas, for over 52 years.
Born in Thomaston, Maine August 5, 1928 a son of the late Waino and Signe (Johnson) Kangas, he was raised and educated in Maine, and was a 1950 graduate of the University of Maine.
Until his retirement, Mr. Kangas worked as a mechanical engineer for the HNTB Consulting & Engineering Company for more than 30 years.
He enjoyed spending time with family especially his children and grandchildren, and traveling with them.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons Lawrence W. Kangas and his wife Judy of Metarie, LA, Paul J. Kangas and his wife Wendy of Franklin, a daughter Mary L. Irvine and her husband Paul of Franklin, a sister Linda Rowling of Maine, 6 grandchildren Holly Hale, Ashley Kangas, Stephanie Kangas, Samantha Irvine, Maria Kangas and Lauren Irvine.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Tuesday December 2, 2008 at 8:15AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. www.franklinfuneral.com with a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church 1 Church Sq. at 9AM.
Burial will follow in the family lot in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Calling hours are Monday December 1, 2008 from 4-8PM.
If desired donations in his memory sent to Ursuline Academy 85 Lowder St. Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated.