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MATTEUCCI -- Lawrence Amedeo Matteucci passed away peacefully on February 10 with his sons at his side. He was 87 years old. Lawrence was born and raised in Albuquerque. He attended St. Mary's and Albuquerque High School. Lawrence's family was one of several Italian families that settled in the Albuquerque area in the early part of the 20th century. As a child he worked in his father's grocery store, Matteucci/Palladino, and was a veteran of WWII in the European campaign. Lawrence was the long time proprietor of Larry's Package Store on 2nd Street and was loved by his many customers. Lawrence is survived by sons, Derek Matteucci, of Los Angeles, CA, Tom Matteucci of Portland, OR; stepson, Gary Chorre of Belen, NM; his ex-wife, Lillian Matteucci, of Belen, NM; his three nephews, Paul, Edward and Raymond and their descendants. He was very much loved by all and will be missed dearly. During the last decade of Larry's life, he was a resident of the Woodmark Assisted Living Facility. Larry could be seen on any given day playing cards, engaging in group exercise class, attending field trips and all around having fun. He was a favorite of all the staff and loved by his fellow residents. He will be missed by all. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010 in the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel with Deacon Manuel Montoya, officiant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you volunteer at your favorite charity or do something nice for a stranger or someone less fortunate than yourself. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Fri February 12, 2010