Born on April 10, 1930, he was a longtime resident of Staten Island.
Laurence was a graduate of St. Michaels College, Vermont, class of 1952, and upon graduation he served in the United States Army. He owned and operated various businesses in the Tristate area and retired as owner and President of Staten Gas.
A lifelong appreciation of the Arts and love of Thoroughbred racing brought Laurence and his wife Marie to Saratoga, first to vacation and then settling there permanently upon their retirement in 1998.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marie Hemsworth (Nee Ronckovitz) and daughters Caryn Hemsworth (John Cucciniello), Patrice Hemsworth and Stephanie Hemsworth (Brendan Maydick); grandchildren Evan and Tyler Cucciniello and Leslie, Terrence and Maggie Maydick; sister, Ann Burger and brothers, Leydon and William Hemsworth.
