Tribute & Message From The Family
FRIESS
LAWRENCE FRIESS, age 79. Retired Cleveland Firefighter. Loving father of Cindy Brostek (Tom), Laura, Tracy Jirousek (Rob) and Jennifer. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Burgess, Emily and Lucas Jirousek. Dearest son of the late Lawrence and Harriett (Lubera). Dear brother of Dolores Schilk and Marlynn Stanek (Len). Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. U.S. Army Veteran. Mass of Christian Burial Friday December 1, 2017 St. Mary's Church, 250 Kraft Street (Berea) at 12:00 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends FRIDAY MORNING 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).
Condolence & Memory Journal
Sincerest Condolences to the family. Mallory and I were blessed and lucky to have you in our lives as a Grandfather. We love you and you will be sincerely missed.
Love Always,
Mallory and Little Carl.
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Carl Burgess - Brook Park, OH - Family Friend December 01, 2017
To me and my family Larry was kind and very friendly, I liked him from the time he wa introduced to me.
He so loved His and my grandchildren and I liked what he said That "the Kids were a ray of Sunshine on a cloudy day"! He was fine man. May He rest on peace!
Bob Jirousek
(Rob's Dad)
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A friend November 30, 2017
SORRY ABOUT THE LOST. I can not attentd I have a illness.
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Carl D BURGESS - PARMA - Family Friend November 30, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father and grandfather. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13
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TB - Cleveland, OH November 30, 2017
When I was a rookie firefighter at E26 I worked with Larry and he taught me a lot. Not necessarily about firefighting, but man stuff, things that had to do with how to carry yourself as a man on a man's job. My favorite Larry story started with us betting a can of pop on a pool shot and ended up with me owing Larry 9 cases of Pepsi! He was a gem and he will be missed. Rest well friend, I will see you on the roof...
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Kenny Guyton - South Euclid, OH - Coworker November 30, 2017
Enjoyed working with Larry on Engine 26. Larry always had some words of wisdom for the rest of us "on the job". Sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to the Family. May The Lord strengthen You All at this time.
jack bering (ret. CFD)
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Jack Bering - DeBary, FL - Coworker November 30, 2017
May God sustain you at this time of such great loss.
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A friend November 30, 2017
Larry, you will be greatly missed. We had so many great times with you and your family. We will take good care of Jen for you! Our loss is Heaven's gain, we love you.
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Christine Kouri/Onie Heffley - Medina, OH - Family Friend November 30, 2017
Uncle Larry always told exciting stories about his youth, his friends, and his family. I'm certain he is at peace now but we will miss him dearly. All my love to his girls- Cindy, Laura, Tracie, and Jen
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Bonnie Ramaska - Chagrin falls, OH - Family November 29, 2017