Larry M. Grumet
GRUMET: Larry M. Grumet (May 3, 1945 – April 8, 2023): We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Larry, cherished husband of Janice, beloved father of Sarah Grumet (Ian White). Beamingly proud Papa to Bellamy Grumet-White (a pisher cut straight from the Grumet cloth). Larry is survived by many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, grand-niblings, and many deeply fond (and indulgent) friends and neighbors. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clara (Kweller) and Oscar Grumet, his older sister, Susan Roth, and a handful of aunts and uncles. Larry was born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, and lived the bulk of his life in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood; he was known variously as “The Mayor of Darlington Road” and “That guy yelling at speeders to ‘Slow down!'” Larry attended Allderdice High School and Edinboro University. In 1966, as a college junior, Larry dropped out and enlisted in the U.S. Army with the intention of “saving Squirrel Hill from Communism.” Larry served as an M.P. for three years, spending part of his service in France and Germany before being sent to Vietnam, where his active combat experience included the Tet Offensive. He graduated from The University of Pittsburgh in 1983, after taking 21 years off to find himself (and marry Janice). Larry’s colorful professional career included brief stints as both a narcotics agent and a go-go dancer before he ultimately became a banking specialist in loans/collections. He transitioned to the role of retired/housewife in 1987. Larry was an ardent cat lover, vocal veteran against wars, proponent of sensible gun laws and dogged advocate for justice. He loved dancing with his wife, badgering his daughter and getting his way. Larry was a dutiful son, doting nephew, goofy uncle, loved cousin, reliable friend and neighbor (always there to lend a hand, or escalate on your behalf), and a professional neb-around-town. He was a loyal, loving and perpetually irreverent husband, father and soul. A true “G.D.I.,” his mark on his family and community will ripple outward for generations. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. No prior visitation. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Donations in Larry’s honor can be sent to Animal Friends Pittsburgh (thinkingoutsidethecage.org), or to Planned Parenthood (plannedparenthood.org). schugar.com PJC
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