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Larry Dessaint
November 16, 1947 – July 13, 2023
Lived 75 years
Argyle, New York
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Larry Dessaint
Nov. 16, 1947 - July 13, 2023
ARGYLE - Larry Dessaint, 75, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born on October 16, 1947, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Harvey and Ida (Patten) Dessaint.
Larry married Susan Brown on November 20, 1971, at St. Joseph's Church in Fort Edward.
He proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army and during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon returning home, Larry raised a family and was able to retire after working for 28 years at UPS.
He enjoyed keeping a pristine lawn, puttering in his garage, driving his mustang, spending time with family and friends, and watching his grandchildren play ball.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Daniel Dessaint.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Susan; his children: Travis (Anastasia) Dessaint, Danelle (Bill) LaPann; his grandchildren, Teddy, Arina, Casey, Ryan; his siblings, Anita Godfrey, Sandra (Frank) Touart, Sharon (Marty) Bello, Roxane (Mike) Dorsey, Karl Dessaint, Mark Dessaint, Jackie (Bob) Beard; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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1947
Born November 16
1949
Larry was 2 when Gene Autry recorded "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
1959
Larry was 12 when Barbie made her debut
1964
Larry was 17 when President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act
1975
Larry was 28 when Saigon fell, ending the Vietnam War
1982
Larry was 35 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1998
Larry was 51 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2005
Larry was 58 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2016
Larry was 69 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
Larry was 75 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away July 13, age 75
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