Lawrence L. "Larry" DeChick

Lawrence L. “Larry” DeChick, 75, of Seneca Falls, passed away on Friday, October 9th, 2026 at the Wayne County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Visitation for Larry will be held on Wednesday, October 14th from 11:00 AM until 12 NOON, when a funeral service will be held at, Doran Funeral Home, 4 East Bayard St., Seneca Falls. Interment will follow in St. Columbkille Cemetery, where he will be buried with his wife, Danielle, who predeceased him in 2023. Donations in Larry’s memory may be directed to Rochester Regional Hospice at rrhgive.org/giving.

Larry was born and raised in Auburn, NY, son of the late George and Ella (Tipton) DeChick. In the early 1970’s, Larry moved to Seneca Falls and began his longtime career at Goulds Pumps, where he worked as a buyer. On August 19th, 1972, he was united in marriage with Danielle (Ashley) DeChick.

In his younger years, he volunteered at North Seneca Ambulance and the Seneca Falls Fire Department. He was also a member of the SMS for a short time. Larry was a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills, always making sure to tune in on Sundays, and loved to collect Matchbox and Hot Wheel Cars. He also enjoyed a relaxing game of golf at any of the local golf courses.

Larry is survived by his son, Stephen (Nicole) DeChick; four grandchildren, Daniel (Brandy) Kesel, Gabrielle Kesel, Jacob (fiancé, Kayla Snyder) DeChick, Allyea (fiancé, Zach Payne) DeChick; great grandson, Alex, with two more on the way; brothers, George, Bill, and Tom (Debbie) DeChick; sisters, Maria Duell and Barbara Dimock; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his first wife, Jane (LaVere) DeChick; second wife, Danielle (Ashley) DeChick; daughter, Carolyn Marie DeChick; and a sister, Teresa Dunlop.