Larry Sherry

Larry Sherry

July 25, 1935 - December 17, 2006

Larry Sherry

July 25, 1935 - December 17, 2006

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LARRY SHERRY

Born ? July 25, 1935 ~ December 17, 2006

Resided In ? Mission Viejo, California.

Larry Sherry, Most Valuable Player of the Dodgers’ 1959 World Series championship, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 of cancer at age 71.

In 1959, Larry Sherry became a household name in Los Angeles as a result of his World Series heroics. He was the winning pitcher in the fourth and sixth games and won Series MVP honors. Larry had a 53-44 lifetime record with a 3.67 ERA in 400 relief appearances and 16 starts. He pitched for the Dodgers from 1958-63, and he later played for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and California Angels before retiring in 1968. He had a career-high 20 saves for the Tigers in 1966.

Larry Sherry’s wife of 47 years, Sally, died three years ago. He is survived by his loving daughter, Suzanne; beloved son, Scott;; five granddaughters, Tawney, Tracey, Brooke, Lauren, and Elle, and three brothers Stan, Norm, and George.

Larry was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to Mission Hospital Foundation – Oncology Department, 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6426. 949 364-1400. Or the charity of your choice in Larry’s memory.

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10 responses to Larry Sherry

  1. Edye says:

    Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy for the grief you’re going through. The process of grief is a hard one and takes time. The one thing I know for certain is the love you have for your parents will stay with you forever. In time, your tears of sorry and broken heart will mend leaving you with priceless memories and peace.

  2. Ron Rivera says:

    Susie and Mike

    It is our hope that you can find strength in your faith, comfort in God’s love, and peace in knowing your friends are praying for you.

    May your dad rest in peace.

    Ron & Ethel

  3. Scott Ross says:

    Scott, Suz – I’m so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of you and your parents. You were great neighbors, thank you for adding to my life.
    In reflection, I admire the incredible patience your dad had with me – I was capable of making immense quantities of noise at all hours and he seemed to tolerate that with amazing grace.
    Peace be with him and with you.

  4. Suzi & Scott,
    Here’s flash from the past Easy Street – LA. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Additionally, I was shocked to read in the Times that your mom is gone too. I ran into her a few years back and didn’t expect to read that. My family shares in my heartfelt wish that you will be surrounded by the love of family and friends at this time. May you remember the happy times and take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. God Bless you, Sheri and the Jensen family

  5. Norm & Linda,
    Our thoughts our with you. We hope that the love and comfort of your family and friends helps you through this difficult time. We love you

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