Larry E. Sussman, 82
DOVER, DE - Larry E. Sussman passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, in his home. He was born September 15, 1941, in Rochester, New York, to the late Harry Sussman and Bell Rockoff Sussman.
Mr. Sussman served in the United States Air Force. He earned his Master's in Business in Littlerock, Arkansas. After State Fire School, he joined the Department of Corrections, retiring after 20 years with the state. Larry was extremely active in swimming; he was a proud gold medalist in the Senior Olympics. He was also an avid photographer and a one time member of the state club.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharyl Jett.
Mr. Sussman is survived by his loving wife, Dianne (Chernoff) Sussman; sons, Jeffrey Sussman (Cheryl Berger) of Rochester, NY, and Brian Sussman of Felton, DE; his brother, Joel Sussman of Clearwater, FL; his sister, Roberta Deubel of Silver City, NM; and his four grandchildren, Shannon Sussman, Liam Sussman, Zoe Sussman, and Sophie Sussman.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, Delaware. Friends may visit one hour prior. The interment will be held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, Delaware.
For those unable to attend the funeral service there will be a livestream on www.torbertfuneral.com, it can be found under the "Upcoming Livestreams" tab and viewed by clicking on the name for the service to be connected to.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Delaware Hospice.
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