Lawrence M. "Larry" Beach's Obituary
Lawrence M. "Larry" Beach, age 67, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ on September 24, 1947, son of the late Ronald O. and Lois (Miller) Beach.
Larry attended Goshen College in Indiana and Quinnipiac College in Connecticut. He enjoyed a longtime career in the Hospitality Business, managing numerous Holiday Inns through the United States, later becoming Manager of the United States Representatives Restaurant system and Director of Catering. He had a ten year career as Director of Finance for the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association.
In 1995 Larry retired and made Rehoboth Beach, DE his home. Here he would be a local shopkeeper enjoying each and every one of his customers. Larry was Director of the Community Resource Center until his death. He was also a very active member of the All Saints/St. George's Episcopal Parish, serving as a Eucharist Minister.
Larry is survived by his sister, Tina Bechtel of WI, his sister in-law, Connie Beach of OH, his lifelong partner of 47 years Wally Johnson and his nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Kristin, Rick, John and Jeff.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, November 15, 2014 at St. George's Episcopal Chapel,20274 Beaver Dam Road, Harbeson, DE 19951.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Larry's memory may be made to Community Resource Center, 37510 Oyster House Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign Larry's online guestbook at this site.
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