David Larkin's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Chicopee, Massachusetts

David Larkin

July 24, 1939 - September 21, 2025 (86 years old)

Chicopee, Massachusetts

David Larkin's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Chicopee, Massachusetts

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David Larkin

July 24, 1939 - September 21, 2025 (86 years old)

Chicopee, Massachusetts

David Larkin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Larkin (Chicopee, Massachusetts), who passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Leary Larkin and Jean M. Larkin (Watson). He is survived by: his wife Janet L. Larkin (Couture) of Chicopee; his brother Michael Larkin (Christine Mills-Larkin) of Chicopee; and his stepchildren, Craig Heroux of Agawam, Kimberly Slachetka (Jim) of Chicopee, Laurie Card (Jason) of South Carolina, Julie Lingenberg (Bob) of Chicopee and Jennifer Lopez (Armondo) of Maryland. He is also survived by eight grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Visitation was held on Sunday, September 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home (280 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, September 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (395 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center, 271 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104 or Shriner's Children's New England at 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grisé Funeral Home



Sun

Sep 28

Visitation

Grise Funeral Home
280 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013

Mon

Sep 29

Funeral service

Grise Funeral Home
280 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013

Mon

Sep 29

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Church
395 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104

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September 26, 2025

Gary Silva wrote a sympathy message

“My heart goes out to the family and friends of David Larkin. He was truly a unique character. When’s together either talking or golfing. He had a way of making you laugh. The world we live in could definitely use a whole lot more of Dave Larkins. He will be missed, but never forgotten.. sincerely, Gary Silva”


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