Obituary: Laurence G. Notarangelo

Laurence G. Notarangelo, 89
Laurence G. (“Larry”) Notarangelo, of Hull, formerly of Quincy, died at his home on Jan. 2. He was 89.
Born in Quincy on Sept. 8, 1931, he was a son of the late Domenic and Josephine (Cariglia) Notarangelo and was raised in Quincy Point. He attended local schools and graduated from the Quincy Vocational High School with the class of 1951. 
After high school, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on June 6, 1956. 
He was the proprietor of the Royal Vending Machine Co. in Hingham. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years. He retired in 1993. 
In his spare time, he enjoyed working around the house, gardening, feeding the neighborhood pets, and hosting Friday night family dinner. 
Larry was the father of Lauren M. Gratta and her husband, Paul J. Gratta, of Norwell; Tracey A. Mitchell, of Hull; Gina M. Notarangelo, of Norwell; Jack L. Notarangelo and his wife, Kim, of Hanover; Paul J. Notarangelo and his wife, Sharon, of Scituate; and Deena Ballagh and her husband, Dennis, of Wisconsin. He was the loving grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of two. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings Mario, Armando (“Peewee”), and David Notarangelo. 
Larry’s funeral service and interment will be celebrated privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Larry’s name can be sent to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. 
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