PLATTSBURGH- Lawrence "Larry" R. Paola, 87, of Plattsburgh, passed away at his home Thursday, September 10, 2020.

He was born and grew up in Bound Brook, NJ on October 6, 1932, the son of Ralph and Anna (Grasso) Paola.

Larry graduated from Cranford High School and the enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed on a destroyer escort USS Kirkpatrick, as a radioman. Upon discharge he went to Radio and Television technical school in NYC. His career began at WNET in Newark, NJ and then stints with NBC and CBS. For forty years Larry worked for the United Nations as a Film Editor and Engineer.

He retired in 1994 and following year he and his wife Ann Marie moved to the North Country where they enjoyed twenty-five active years together. They hiked the Adirondacks, snowshoed, cross-country skied, swimming at the Y, and bicycle rides. They also became members of the Italian American Club and the North Country Squares. He not only enjoyed playing golf, but would anticipate the season by watching tournaments on Television. He especially enjoyed traveling with his wife all over the world.

He always looked forward to getting together with family and friends for the holidays, birthdays, and summer outings. This was an opportunity for him to showcase his sense of humor.

Larry was an active volunteer with over twenty years at CVPH. He also helped with fundraising for Seton Catholic and volunteered at Evergreen Nursing Home.

He was a dedicated husband and a devoted father. He will be missed dearly by family and friends.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Paola; six children; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of his Life is planned for family and friends at a later date.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.