Rochester, NY/Telluride, CO: Larry passed unexpectedly on July 27, 2018 at age 61. Survived by his mother Sylvia Johner of CO and his father William (Sharon) McGarva of FL; siblings, Karl McGarva (Robin Fisher) of CO, William (Andrea) McGarva of CO, Betsy (Greg) Cox of Honeoye Falls, and Kathleen McGarva of TN. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Larry was born on June 1, 1957 in Buffalo, NY to parents William and Sylvia (Kucharski) McGarva. He graduated from Hamburg High School, attended the University of Buffalo for architecture, and later moved to Telluride, CO. Larry was instrumental in production of many of Tellurides music festivals and was an avid skier. He was a master stone mason and his work can be seen everywhere in the Telluride valley, in the homes, the parks and many of the historic buildings. His work will be admired for generations to come. Telluride was his home, he loved to travel and spent many months in the Southern Hemisphere, and had a kind and attentive heart. Larry will be missed but his legend and work will live forever!
A Private Gathering for Family & Friends to Celebrate Larry’s Life will be held in the future. Larry’s Funeral Mass will also be held in the future in Littleton, CO. In memory of Larry be a friend to someone in need. To share a memory or send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am so saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a great childhood friend of mine with a kind heart and big smile. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Dear Pam and McGarvas, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Laura and John Harms
So many great memories of Larry!! He had one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever known and was always a good friend!! My prayers go out to his family and friends and all who love him!!
My deepest condolences to the Family! Larry is loved by many and will be truly missed. To all that knew him, continue to share in his world of peace, hope, love, and integrity . From ; Tiffany Kassim a friend and companion care giver.