Lawrence “Larry” Hooker of Chelsea died on March 13, 2010. He was 69 years old. Lawrence was the beloved husband of 41 years of Carol (Niles) Hooker.
Lawrence was born in Everett and spent his whole life in Chelsea. He attended the Chelsea schools and graduated from Chelsea High School. Lawrence was described as a gentle man and “wonderful human” who “never met a stranger” since people took him so quickly and easily. He was very generous and friendly and loved attending flea markets. He also loved music and was a disc jockey at parties for several years.
Lawrence was the loving son of the late Rhoda and Reuben Hooker. He was the dear brother of Frances Hooker, Ryna Veneziano and her husband the late Charles, and Marvin Hooker. Lawrence was the dear son-in-law of Mary Niles.
Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., (Cary Ave.) Chelsea, MA 02150 on Tuesday, March 16 at 1:00 PM. Interment in Everett. Memorial observance at the Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd., 9th Floor, Revere, MA on Tuesday following interment from 3-5 PM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the Jack Satter House Tenants Assoc., 420 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere, MA 02151.