Obituary of George B. Larson, Jr.

George B. Larson, Jr., 94, of Glastonbury, died Saturday July 18, 2015. He was born at home on August 4, 1920 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from North Park College and was a member of the Oaklawn, IL Masonic Lodge for 60 years. He was an inspiration to the community and will be sorely missed. Up until a month ago he was very active attending Glastonbury Senior Center events and enjoying friends. George was a Glastonbury resident since 1975. He was a WW II and Korean War veteran, proudly having served in the Army Air Corps and US Air Force as a bombardier navigator and finance officer retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was the third generation of Larson’s to retire from US Steel where he was a branch manager. After retiring, he volunteered at AARP where he served as a VITA Tax Aid, Chapter President and State director. George is survived by his wife of 70 years Doris L. Larson, his children George B. Larson, III, Dawn L. Coen and her husband Jack and two grandchildren Sean P. Coen and Caitlin L. Coen. He was predeceased by his son John W. Larson. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday August 8 at 11am, in the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. A luncheon will follow at Angelo’s Restaurant, 2705 Main St., Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Glastonbury Senior Center, 300 Welles St., Glastonbury, CT. 06033. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.