Laurence Stanley Gifford
February 17, 1936 ~ July 28, 2009
Laurence Stanley Gifford died July 28, 2009 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Laurence is the loving husband of Margery R. Gifford and devoted father of Kieran (Melissa) Gifford, Regina Gifford (Kenneth Cirolini), Mary Elaine (Thad) Gifford-Smith and Jason Michael Gifford. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Emily, Samantha, Anna, Owen and Alexander and one brother, Robert R. (Glenda) Gifford. Mr. Gifford graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1958. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and completed his final tour aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. He was employed by GE Nuclear Energy Division, San Jose, CA and Rockville, MD for 26 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Margery: Sadly, we read of Larry’s passing in this morning’s Washington Post. Please let us know if we can be of help to you. It does not seem that long ago that we served together at D1G and aboard the USS Enterprise. He was a fine Naval Officer, one who contributed his exceptional talents in leadership and technical expertise in the early years of Nuclear Propulsion in our United States Navy! God bless him. Bill & Colleen
We in the class of 58 will miss Larry but remember and celebrate his life with us. I want you to know that my prayers are with you now. We share your loss. Buff Walter
Larry was a stalwart at USNA. We will miss him.
My sympathy, empathy, prayers and concern are with you. Mal O’Donnell
Mary, I’m so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fondly, Ann Marie (Irwin) Bowman
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of him when I was a little girl. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Nina Plotnikoff
Margery, Butchie, Gina and Mary Elaine, we have tried thru the yrs to reach you. This is a sad time to be able to do that but George and I share your sadness and remember the good times. Please contact us…same ph. no. Would love to talk w/you, Margery…have even done a search to reach you about 3 yrs. ago. Still love you all and ours hearts are very sad that we didn’t get to see Larry recently. Call us. Love, Bernadette and George
stanley was my grand father he was always nice to me i never new him that long but i miss him he was a grate man and my memoie is when i was 6 or 7 he came to my house for christmas and we played he told storyes to me and he gave me a little walress toy to me back then it was anether toy but now its a treasure to me its safe in a box were cards he gave me and books and toys but its a memore im willing to keep for ever and when i have kids i will shere his stores and pass on his stuff i hope it will go on for ever Amen
thank you to all of the peopl who new and loved stanley let the lord bless you all