Lawrence “Larry” Militello, 60 of Granite City passed away on April 28, 2019. Larry was born on December 5, 1958 in Wood River, IL; the son of the late Lawrence and JoAnn Militello Donalson.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving with the Howitzer Battery 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment where he became a rifle marksman and a hand grenade expert. Larry will be remembered for the love of his family and all the special times they shared together.
Larry is survived by and will be missed by his life companion; Carol Bradshaw of Granite City; his daughter, Holly Bradshaw of Granite City; son, Mark D. and (Liz) Bradshaw Jr. of Granite City; grandchildren, Izabella Grace Hileman, Allison “Allie” Marie Bradshaw, Hunter Layton Phillips, Hayden Phillip Bradshaw; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Faye Barnett; sister, Melissa Weston-Militello; brother, Rick Militello.
In addition to his parents, Lary was preceded in death by his brother; Tom Militello.
In celebration of Larry’s life, graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. with full military rites at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road is serving the family.
