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Laurence E. Pina

NEW BEDFORD — Laurence E. "Larry" Pina, 46, of New Bedford died May 30, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Wareham, the son of Thomas J. and Arcenia Mae (Correia) Pina of New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Mr. Pina was employed as a chef with several local restaurants. He also served as a crew member and chef aboard the Ernestina and formerly managed halfway houses in Fitchburg and Worcester.

Survivors include his parents; a son, Jaamal Silva of New Bedford; a daughter, Kaylee Silva of New Bedford; a brother, Thomas L. Pina of New Bedford; 3 sisters, Carolyn Houston of Dayton, OH, Maria Pina Crosley of Las Vagas and Rosalie Pina Fairhurst of New Bedford; numerous nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9 AM in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Wareham. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.

For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Published in the Standard-Times on 6/1/2008.

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