Lawrence "Larry" John Kaminski

Lawrence “Larry” John Kaminski, 78 years of age, and a resident of Elyria Township, passed away  Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was a lifetime resident of Elyria, born February 28, 1942.  Larry was a graduate of Elyria Catholic Schools.

He was employed as furniture salesman at Elyria Value City for over twenty years.  Larry was a hard worker and was previously employed as an insurance salesman, and at Giant Eagle/Fazio’s as a butcher.  He enjoyed socializing with his community and his friends at the local clubs.  Larry was an avid golfer and bowler and participated in several leagues . He enjoyed playing the lottery.

Survivors include his children Kimberly Morton (Randy), Lawrence Kaminski both of Elyria, Jacqueline Peters (Daniel) of Vermilion;  his grandchildren Richard T. Peters, Mackenzie J. Peters and Danielle A. Peters.

He was preceded in death by his wifes Sylvia E. Kaminski (nee: Webster) and Carol L. Kaminski (nee; Stump); his sister Patricia Wellman; and his parents Domonic and Frances P. Kaminski (nee: Ankoviak).

Public visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, July 24,2020, by reservation at  https://signup.com/go/XBYHmde or by calling 440-988-4451 during business hours 9-5 pm, at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, Ohio.  A limited public funeral for family and friends will be held Friday morning by reservation at  https://signup.com/go/KCwcQgr at Hempel Funeral Home.  PUBLIC LIVE STREAMING of the funeral service will be available on July 24th at 1 p.m. at  www.hempelfuneralhome.com by selecting the live stream tab to gain access.  Rebroadcasting of services will be available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elyria.

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