Lawrence Douglas Kerrigan, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away April 21. He was born in Atlantic Highlands and graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank and Monmouth College in West Long Branch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during the Korean War. Larry spent his career working in the metal finishing industry as an engineer and successfully owned and operated his own company for 25 years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by Ann, the love of his life and wife of 58 years; his son Larry; and his beloved dog Kate who kept him company after Ann died in 2013.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Jay) deGroot and Pam (Jeff) Weber; his six grandchildren, Matt (Lauren) Huff, Kristen (Erik) Motsenbocker, Brian (Vera) Huff, Lindsay (Greg) Gotwald, Michelle (Drew) Loftus and Chris Weber; and six great-grandchildren, Samantha and Annie Gotwald, Fletcher and Oliver Huff, and Lilly and Claire Loftus. He will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 4650 N Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46226 where Larry and Ann were parishioners for over 40 years.
Funeral services will be private and under the direction of Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date.
The article originally appeared in the April 30 – May 6, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
