Lawrence I. Burrows

Chili: Saturday, August 5, 2023, at age 87. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara C. Burrows, and son-in-law, Kirk Reber. Survived by his children, Susan Reber, Karen (Chris) Shadders, Larry (Tammy), and Bill (Nicole); grandchildren, Carson, Ben, Alex, and Lydia Reber, Mike, Jacob, Tyler and Josh Shadders, Abby (Lucas) Galbier, Gregory, Natalie and Theo Burrows; brother, Robert (Anita) Burrows; brother-in-law, Barry (Judy) Collins; sister-in-law, Karen Collins; and several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Born in Syracuse, NY on September 5th, 1935, to Arthur W. and Irene Burrows, Larry attended Nottingham High School and graduated at the age of 16. Smart as a whip and equipped with a photographic memory, Larry went on to receive his degree in Geology from Syracuse University at age 19. Larry spent a few years working for the NYS Highway Department as a Geologist after college but soon followed his passion for the world of finance to NYC. In New York, Larry landed a job as a broker on Wall Street that ultimately led him to Rochester where he spent his career as an owner at Brighton Securities on Monroe Ave. It was on a trip to Buffalo in his late 20’s that Larry met his future wife, Barb, at a local bar. He said it was love at first sight. Larry asked Barb that night if he could give her a ride home. She turned him down, sharing that she had her car there and didn’t need a ride. His playful response, “Good, then you can give me a ride because I don’t have a car” started what would be a 58-year love affair. Larry & Barb had a beautiful marriage and shared a very happy life together. Larry loved people. Strangers to him were just friends he hadn’t met yet. He could walk into a room and within a short period of time he would know at least something about almost everyone in the room. He lived life to the fullest, the eternal optimist, he loved a good joke and shared them often with anyone within close range. Larry was an incredible husband, father, and friend to so many. He loved to play golf and spent most summers on the course at Ridgemont Country Club. He also loved to travel and lived by the rule that a vacation is not a vacation unless it is at least two weeks long. Later in life, Larry gave his heart and dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. He will be missed dearly, but his family and friends are comforted by the fact that he’s now at rest and home in heaven for eternity. Family and friends are invited to his funeral service on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10am at Pearce Memorial Church, 4322 Buffalo Rd. N. Chili, NY 14514. Private interment, Westside Cemetery. There will be a light reception and calling hours immediately following the service In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618.