Neil Leonard Larsen, 55 of Youngwood died peacefully on Monday 1/6/2014 surrounded by his family, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Copiague, NY on 7/21/1958 and was the son of Edwina Rudolphi Larsen and the late Leonard Larsen.
Neil was a retired TMC Neil L Larsen (SW) Chief Petty Officer with 24 years of service in the US Navy.
His last command was with the Navy Recruiting District, Greensburg.
After retirement Neil was employed for 7 years at Navy Recruiting District, Pittsburgh.
Neil was an avid Steelers and Pens fan. He loved spending time with his family and many friends.
He is survived by his loving wife Lynn Larsen, his three children Heather Jones and husband Scott, Amber Martin and her partner Greg Hammaker and son Patrick Larsen and wife Katelyn, and three grandchildren, Zachary Jones, Karlie and Logan Martin. He is also survived by his sisters, Kimberly, Deborah, Lisa and brothers, David, Edward, Christopher and Daniel Larsen. Neil will be greatly missed.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 12 to 2 pm in the Kepple-Graft Funeral Home, 524 N. Main Street, Greensburg.
Services will be held on Monday in the funeral home at 10:30 am with the Navy Chaplain officiating.
Interment with full military honors will be held in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org
VISITATION:
Funeral Home on Sunday 12 to 2 pm
SERVICE:
Funeral Home on Monday 10:30 am