Lawrence Joseph Violante Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Lawrence Joseph Violante (Santa Cruz, California). Lawrence, born on December 8, 1924, passed away on August 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Guiseppi Antonino Violante and Victoria Violante (Teriano). He is survived by: his wife Nanette Violante; his children, Dana, Mark (Karan), Luke (Heidi) and Paul (Erin); his grandchildren, Adam, Allyson, Andrew, Matthew, Michelle and Jacob; his great grandchildren, Mila and Lily; his stepchildren, Kelly Anderson Dos Santos (Ivanei) and Colin Anderson (Laura Walker); and his stepgrandchildren, Maura Anderson and Riley Anderson.

Larry served on the Santa Cruz Grand Jury, Holy Cross School PTA, The 20/30 Club and Dominican Foundation Board.