Lawrence Victor Grondzki

Lawrence (Larry) Victor Grondzki July 11, 1947 September 6, 2013 Lawrence (Larry)Victor Grondzki, age 66, of Live Oak, FL passed away suddenly Friday, September 6, 2013 at his home. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ and has lived in Live Oak, FL for twenty six years. Larry retired from the Department of Transportation where he worked for 19 years. Prior to that, he served his country in the U.S. Navy; retiring after 20 years of service. He received his flight training from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University before entering the U.S. Navy. Larry had many hobbies including fishing and reading, but his absolute passion was aviation. He learned to fly at an early age and even became a certified flight instructor so he could teach others to fly. Over the course of his lifetime, Larry meticulously restored several antique aircraft alongside his father, Victor. He was a member of several flying organizations including the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Quiet Birdmen, a distinguished fraternity of accomplished pilots. In addition to being a well-respected pilot, Larry was a loving Husband, Son, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. He was predeceased by his mother, Florence Grondzki. He is survived by his Wife, Barbara Grondzki, Live Oak; his Father, Victor Grondzki, Live Oak; one Son, Todd Victor (Betsy Kettells) Grondzki, Woodstock, GA; one Daughter, Kimberly (Clay) Nalley, Atlanta, GA; two Sisters, Christine Herauf (Don), Danville, CA; Theresa Kreyche (Mark and Niece Laura), Tustin, CA; three Grandchildren, Chase and Camden Nalley and Finley Grondzki. A Mass was held at St. Francis Xavier Church on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:00 am, with Father Andrzej Mitera officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Quiet Birdmen Suwannee Valley Hangar, a newly formed hangar, in memory of Larry Grondzki, Governor. Checks should be made payable and sent to: Jack Jackowski 19186 60th Place B Live Oak, FL 32060.