Obituary of Larry Alan Wank

Larry Alan Wank – DOB:  1/13/44 – 6/17/21

From Cornwallville, NY.

Passed away quietly after a long battle with cancer, with his family at his side.  He is survived by his wife Maureen (O’Neill) , daughter Melissa   (Brian Costello), son Scott (wife Kathryn Beatty), and two Grandchildren,  Jessica & Troy Wank.   Brother Gary Wank (wife Carolyn Goose), Sister Carolyn (Ron Garvey), Brother Richard Rhoades (wife Jill).

Larry was a Graduate of WAJ Central School.  He graduated from HVCC with an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was hired out of College by Pratt & Whitney aircraft in CT. before entering into military service with the US Army.   Upon completion of his military service he was hired as an Engineer with Feroxcube/Phillips in Saugerties, NY where he worked for 29 years.  While employed there, he developed 4 patents for the production of recording heads used in reel/reel tape.  He was also a Town of Durham Police officer for 10 years.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 21,2021 from 11AM – 12:30PM at Decker Funeral Home, 5312 Main Street, Windham, NY.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave, Greenville, NY  12083