Lawrence P. "Buster" Cella, a 45 year resident of Woburn and formerly of Charlestown and Somerville, died on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Bear Hill Nursing Home in Wakefield following an extended illness. He was 95 years old.
Lawrence was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended schools there. He began working on the Boston waterfront at a very early age and has been a longshoreman and a member of The International Longshoreman's Association for more than 68 years. He retired in 1988.
Lawrence is the beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. (Brady) Cella. He is the devoted father of Maureen E. Brooks of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the late Kathleen Cella. He is the beloved brother of Catherine Ward of North Reading. He is the loving uncle of Laurie Canning, Joan Feener and many other nieces and nephews.
Lawrence's Funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be on Monday, December 1, 2008, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.