Lawrence Anthony Blumetti, age 85, of North Arlington, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 21, 2026.
Born on May 2, 1940, Larry was the son of the late Lawrence and Phyllis (Conza) Blumetti. He was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Kathleen (Milone) for 60 years, together ever since they shared their first date, Christmas Eve midnight mass 1957. Larry was a devoted father to his four loving children, Dean and his wife Janet, Amy and her husband Keith, Audrey and her husband Joe, and Andrew and his love, Jennie. Larry is also survived by his precious grandchildren Spencer and Summer, his grand-pup Teddy, and his “bonus” grandchildren C.J., Russell, Bethany, Tyler, Jordyn, and Keith. He was the beloved brother of the late Carolyn DiPietro, and a cherished brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many.
Larry graduated from North Arlington High School and the New York Institute of Finance. He later attended Fairleigh Dickinson University. He worked for years in the financial markets and then in operations within the US Postal Service.
Larry was an outstanding athlete, excelling in high school football, baseball, and basketball, and was a proud member of North Arlington’s last undefeated football team. He is a member of the North Arlington High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
He served for many years in the local Boosters Club and the Italian American civic organization.
Larry loved the Yankees and the Giants, cheering on Spencer in his sports games and Summer in her dance recitals, watching golf and the pageantry of the major horse races, carefree simple days, delicious Italian meals, visiting the Jersey shore, his pets Bailey, Chloe, and Ozzy and, most importantly, time with his family.
He was kind, caring, easy-going, and selfless … a true blessing to all who had the honor of knowing him.
The most important thing to know about Larry is how much he loved, and is loved by, his family. He will live on in them.
Private arrangements were by Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in his name to your local animal shelter.
