John Crivello

John (“Larry”) Crivello died on Oct. 27 in Alexandria, Va.

He was born in Alton, Ill., to John and Alice Crivello. Soon after high school, he joined the Marine Corps and retired as a master gunnery sergeant (E9) after 21 years of service.

Following his time in the military, he had a second career in procurement, working for the Marine Corps and then retiring a second time after 19 years. Larry’s greatest passion was people, and he was loved by many. Fondly referred to as the “Mayor of Wakefield Street,” he always had a helping hand and a kind word for neighbors and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Denise Murray Crivello; his daughter, Lori Diane Beck; his two sons, Stephen Lawrence and Michael Anthony Crivello; his seven grandchildren, Cassie Wilson, Jessica, David, and Timothy Harmon, Dylan, and Benjamin and Phillip Crivello; and his four great- grandchildren, Cameron, Carleigh, Brody, and Braylee Wilson. He also leaves his sister, Judy Leighty, and his brother, Richard (“Dick”) Crivello.

A memorial service will be held at Mt. Vernon Sunken Garden, on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., and will be immediately followed by a reception in the Mt. Vernon restaurant. A funeral service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a time that will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.