Methuen, Ma. – George H. LaRose, Jr. 77 died Wednesday April 14, 2010 at Salemhaven Nursing Home in Salem, NH.
Born in Lynn August 9, 1932 Mr. LaRose was the son of George H. Sr. and Blanche B. (Carpentier) LaRose. George was a graduate of St. Patrick’s grammar, and in 1950 was a graduate of Central Catholic High School OF Lawrence. For 15 years George had been a carpenter with Ken LaRose Carpentry, and for 25 years he was employed as a staff manager with John Hancock. He retired in 1996.
George served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged with the rank of 2nd class Petty Officer.
He was a communicant of Saint Monica’s Church.
According to his family; George enjoyed golf, fishing, and traveling.
Mr. LaRose is survived by his wife of 55 yrs. Mary Kathleen (O’Donnell) LaRose, his children; Kathleen E. & husband Gary Koslowski of Methuen, Sharon M. & husband Michael A. Ameen of Salem, NH, Kenneth M. & wife Regina LaRose of Andover, and George R. LaRose of Methuen, brother Richard C. LaRose, FMS l, of the Bronx, NY, a sister, Sister Blanche LaRose, SCH of Framingham, Ma. 9 grandchildren; Brian, Kristin, James, Janelle, John, Douglas, Regina, Joshua and Jacob, and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will take place on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock to which relatives and friends are invited in Saint Monica’s Church.
At Georges request there will be no calling hours. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association 330 Congress Street 5th floor Boston, Ma. 02210.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen.