Gansevoort, NY - Lawrence Figueras, 69, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, January 28, 2012, surrounded by his love ones.
Born July 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Lorenzo Antonio Figueras and Mary Ramos Figueras. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Lawrence was a Roman Catholic and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He was always a generous, loving and giving Godly man
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"Daddy, you were always there for us giving us strength and encouragement through trials and tribulations. You never gave up on your family; you loved us so very much. We loved your sense of humor and great storytelling and you were a wonderful artist. You will be truly missed. Daddy, there will always be a hole in our hearts until we are all reunited again. You always told us to never say goodbye, it’s “see you later.” Thank you Jesus for taking away his pain and for dying on the cross for us so that we may be saved through your grace and mercy."
Lawrence is predeceased by his youngest son, Andrew Jacob Figueras and his brother, William Figueras.
Survivors include his faithful wife of 45 years, Patricia Taranowski Figueras; children, Christine (James B.)Weiss, Michelle B.Figueras, Michael (Patricia Conlin) Figueras and Joseph Figueras; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Patrick Joseph Figueras, Diana Dylnicki, Rose Torkelson and Sandra Kondek; and many nieces and nephews.
Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
Donations may be made to the American Lung Association of NE New York, 155 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
