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At 91 years of age, Larry passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 19
th
in his Everett home. Born and raised in Chelsea he was the youngest of three children born to Leo J. and Alice (O'Brien) Creilson. Larry attended Local Schools and was a member of Chelsea High School Class of '43. He was called into active duty with the Navy in December of '42. He served at the rank of Radioman 2
nd
class and was stationed in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre aiding in the Philippine liberation forces. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned home to Chelsea. Returning to civilian life he began working at the Chelsea Naval Hospital. There he met his future bride Carmella "Mella" Rizzo. They were soon married and settled in Everett raising their family of one son and two daughters. Larry continued working primarily as a meat cutter in the Naval Hospital kitchen. He also held various second jobs to better support his family, among them was as the head waiter for the "Boston Club" on Beacon St. in Boston. He remained with the Naval Hospital right up to the time of its closing in1974. From there he went to work for Newman's Meat Market as a butcher and also as a short order cook for Frank's Donut Shop in Cary Square and lastly with Curley's Restaurant in Chelsea Square before taking his full retirement. Larry was widowed four years ago after sharing 64 years together with his beloved wife "Mella". In his lifetime Larry enjoyed time with family and was a passionate Red Sox fan, preferring radio broadcast of the games over TV. He was a past member of the Merritts Club in Chelsea. Although he resided in Everett for the past 67 years, it was said that he still lived in Chelsea, working, trading, shopping and visiting with friends both new and old. In addition to his wife and parents he was also predeceased by his siblings; Angelina Skerry and John Creilson. He was the devoted father of Linda McNamara and her husband John of Ireland and Lawrence P. Creilson Jr. and his wife Linda of Snellville, GA, and Susan Dascoli and her husband Frank of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Andrea Connolly and her husband Gareth, Michael Dascoli, Gina Dascoli, Alexander Creilson and Nicholas Dascoli. Adored great grandfather of Charlotte, Isabelle and Rachel Connolly.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will be held from the Frank A. Welsh & Son's Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Monday January 25 th at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 - 7 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: His Funeral will be held from the Frank A. Welsh & Son's Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Monday January 25 th at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 - 7 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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Mass of Christian Burial
January
25
Monday
The Immaculate Conception Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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