Lawrence "Larry" John Cianelli, a devoted family man and beloved member of
the Havre de Grace community, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the
age of 93. He was born on November 3, 1931, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Frank
and Ida Jane (Christo) Cianelli. Larry was the devoted husband of the late Mildred
Carmela Cianelli for over 71 years. He lived a life filled with love for his family, friends
and his community. He is remembered with great affection by his daughters, Laura
Cianelli Preston and her husband, Stephen Preston, and Denise Cianelli Rose and her
husband, Bruce Rose. He is also survived by his son, Lawrence Richard Cianelli, Jr.,
and his partner, Deborah Crace. Larry is also remembered through his grandchildren:
W. Pace Putland (Liesl), Brittany Putland (Darren), Dominic Cianelli, Mia Allen (Lee),
Derek A. Rose (Crystal), Drew A. Rose, and the late Vincent Cianelli. He is
cherished by his great- grandchildren: Vivian and Julian Putland, Everett and Gwynn
Allen, Zechariah Cianelli, and Leah Rose. He is survived by his brother, Dante Cianelli,
and was predeceased by his brother, Frank Cianelli, Sr., and his sister, Diane Cianelli
Chitty. He will be missed by his special cat, Bobo, who brought him comfort and
companionship. He devoted much of his life to serving his country and participating in
his community. He was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Havre de
Grace Elks Lodge #1564, and the American Legion Post #47. Larry was a world traveler
and proud veteran serving in the Coast Guard and retired from the Department of the
Army as a Quality Assurance Specialist after 35 years of service.
Larry was an avid boater and decoy collector; he also took great pride and
worked hard in his home and yard, nurturing beautiful plants that brought admiration
from his family and friends. He loved to gather with his friends and talk about the history
of Havre de Grace. In addition, he kept up with world events, he read the newspaper
every day and completed the daily crossword puzzle. He will be remembered for his love and
dedication to his family, friends and community.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Patrick Church, 615 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace, Maryland, on September 27 th at 10 am.
Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebrate his life with
shared memories. Messages of condolences and shared memories may be made at www.zellmanfuneralhome.com
In this time of grief, we honor the loving legacy that Larry has left behind,
reminding us to cherish our families and friends and the simple joys of life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Patrick Church: https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/1240/event/29954
or the Michael V. Uglick Nursing Scholarship Fund at Harford Community College: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/210da6cf-14d3-4842-aa97-e44744dfd7aa?637781048862097479