Larry Edward Gargano, age 79 of Evensville, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of the late Edward and Yvonne (Baker) Gargano. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers-in-law, Wayne Burkholder and William Wright.
Larry served his country in the US Army and was a machinist for BP Amoco in Whiting, Indiana.
Larry is survived by his wife, Michelle “Mickie” (Wittmaack) Gargano of Evensville, TN; his son, Peter Gargano, and his daughter, Sabrina (Jamie) Gargano-Olive, both of Lake Village, IN; his step-daughter, Jackie Brick; his three sisters, Sandra Burkholder, Louanne Wright, and Peggy (Richard) Kalmas. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces.
A graveside service with military honors for Larry will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date.
Please share your memories and photos of Larry on his online guest register at
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The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.