Memorial for Larry J. Peck
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Born in Alexandria, Indiana on Oct. 23, 1938
Departed on Mar. 21, 2018 and resided in Alexandria, Indiana.
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Saturday, Mar. 17, 2018
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Private
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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ALEXANDRIA, IN- Larry Peck, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from injuries received in an auto accident in rural Alexandria.
He was born on October 23, 1938 in Alexandria to Claude and Geneva (Brown) Peck and has lived in Alexandria for most of his lifetime. Larry was a graduate of Alexandria High School-Class of 1956.
In his early years, Larry attended the Parsons School of Art and Design in New York City, where he majored in fashion design. He traveled in Europe and Italy with his partner Pietro Bianco. Larry also was a concessionaire with the French mime Marcel Marceau. Later, he and Pietro opened a House of Fashion in New York City. While in New York, he also attended a culinary school. Larry returned to Alexandria and opened Fashions in Flowers and Food. He began to build a name for himself, not only in Alexandria, but in central Indiana for high quality contemporary floral design and classic catering. Larry was one of those rare, colorful characters of which all who knew him, were fortunate to cross paths with. In all things of life and living Larry “did it my way!”
Survivors:
Sister-Cary Sayre-Cadillac, Michigan
Niece-Sara Kate (Clint) Wickensheimer-Salt Lake City, Utah
Nephews-Don (Tammy ) Vermillion-Noblesville, C.A. (Beth) Sayre-Madison, Alabama
Numerous great-nieces and nephews
Larry was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Peck in 1978, his father-Claude Peck in 1987, his mother Geneva Peck in 2006, his brother-in-law-Carl Sayre in 2014
A time of gathering for family and friends will take place in the Noffze Funeral Home, 501 North Harrison Street, Alexandria on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Private interment of cremains will take place on the Peck family lot in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in rural Alexandria.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Anderson Museum of Art, 32 West 10th Street, Anderson, IN 46016-1409 or on-line at www.andersonart.org. Envelopes will also be available at the
funeral home.
The family would like to extend their special thanks to any and all who worked with or for Larry and were a vital part of his successful career.
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