Obituary of Donald J. Larsen

Donald J. Larsen "loving husband and father" Allegany, NY-- Donald J. Larsen of 103 Maple Avenue entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday (March 3, 2003). Born May 27, 1952 in Bronx, NY he was the son of Victor Sven and Dolores Conway Larsen. On November 12, 1977 in Newburgh, NY he married Rosanne Schoonmaker who survives. Mr. Larsen was a graduate of Nanuet High School and had attended Rockland County Community College. He had worked in retail sales most of his life and moved to Allegany in 1986. He was most recently employed as a sales manager for Staples Office Store in Olean. Mr. Larsen enjoyed most sports, especially playing golf, and he was very devoted to his family. Surviving besides his wife are 1daughter Colleen Rose Larsen of Olean; 1 son Robert Donald Larsen of Allegany; 1 sister Carol (Vincent) !DePaola of Langhorne, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and 1 daughter Kathleen Ann Larsen in 1986. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday (March 6, 2003) at 1:30pm in the funeral home. Rev. Richard Husted, OFM, pastor of St. Bonaventure Church will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Newburgh, NY. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation 5500 Main St., Suite 108 Williamsville, NY 14221.