Lawrence " Larry" C. Zecca age 67 of Garrett, IN passed away on Friday. May 23, 2025. Lawrence was born July 1, 1957 in Garrett, IN to Henry Zecca Sr. and Mary Helen (Butler) Zecca. Larry was a general worker for Messenger Corporation - Auburn, IN.

Everyone called Lawrence –Larry. He was a rock n' roll enthusiast and worked with several local bands over the years. One was F.B.C led by Gary McMeekin. They toured throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Larry was with them for 6 years. Then he worked with the Red Belly Boys, led by David Todoran. They entered a national band contest in California and the band placed in the runner up spot to the winner! Lastly, he worked with the bulldogs. They performed throughout Northern Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Robert Zmyslony and Wayne Neukom are the local Garrett guys in the band.

Larry also had the opportunity to see the Space Shuttle launched several times while touring with F.B.C. in Florida. They could see the launch pad from their hotel. Larry loved watching Indy Car Racing! He actually met his favorite driver, Arie Luyendyk in the pits at the Indy 500 back in the day!

Larry is survived by his sister: Brenda Buck, Garrett, IN; dister in-law: Vickie Bergstrom Zecca, Waterloo, IN; nieces: Brooke Zecca; Amanda (Steve) Zecca; Jennifer Buck; nephews: Paul (Amber) Zecca; Justin Buck; a great niece and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry Sr. and Mary Helen Zecca; brother: Henry Pau Zecca Jr.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Thomas Funeral  Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN.

Services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery – Garrett, IN.

Memorials are to the American Heart Association.

You may send a condolence or sign the on-line register book by visiting: www.thomasfuneralhome.org

American Heart Association