Lawrence "Larry" Theodore Kensington, age 71 of Hastings, passed away at his home December 1, 2015.
Larry was born on November 19, 1944 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of Sonia Williams and Walter Piwko. He attended Anchor Bay High School, graduating in 1962. Larry also attended Lasalle University, receiving his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. He married Judy McGill on August 8, 1964.
Larry retired from Bananza Air Management, located in Grand Rapids in 2006, where he served as President. He was a member of the St. Cyrils Catholic Church of Nashville and the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. His passion was to fly his N8273A Piper Archer Airplane, having 3000+ hours of flying time as a licensed private pilot. Larry and Judy took a trip of a lifetime to Egypt in 2012. Larry enjoyed reading, traveling, adventures and being a "foodie". He adored his grandchilren and family and loved spending time with them.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Sonia Williams and stepfather, Walter Piwko and infant son, Kevin J. Kensington.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy of Hastings, son, Chris (Dawn) Kensington of Marysville, MI, daughter, Liz (John) Lenz of Hastings, grandchildren; Zach, Callan, Hayley, Suzannah, Connor, Harley, and Terrance, beloved sister Camille (Ron) Earle and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home, immediately followed by a prayer circle and blessing with Father Stephan Philip.
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