Lawrence R. “Larry” Croft

FORESTVILLE — Lawrence R. “Larry” Croft, Jr., 75, of Bradigan Road, Forestville, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. He was born in Buffalo on January 6, 1949, the son of the late Lawrence R. and Lois J. (Kreiderman) Croft, Sr.

Larry was a graduate of Eden Central School, Class of 1969 and worked as a Truck Driver for many different local companies, including D. Blakely Construction Co. of Silver Creek. He loved dogs, fishing and working on 4 wheel drive trucks.

Survivors include his wife Judith A. (Schreiner) Croft of Forestville, whom he married on January 17, 1987, in Hamburg, three daughters, Cynthia Croft, of Arizona; Jennifer (Jess) Erickson Tyler, of Forestville; Melissa (Mike Maines) Erickson, of Forestville; two sons Lawrence “Larry” R. Croft, III, of Fredonia; Robert (Jeannette) Croft, of Forestville; two sisters, Betsy (Tom) Polisoto, Evie (Robert) Herr, four brothers, David (Lorraine) Labatar, Kevin (Cheryl) Labatar,Brian (Dawn) Croft and Sean (Norma) Croft. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Tyler Tyler, Nathan Maines, Zachary Tyler, Lawson Croft, Addison Croft & Sawyer Croft; a great grandson River Maines and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Michael Labatar.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Forestville Fire Department, Inc., PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.

Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesand woolleyfuneral home.com.