Lawrence Loretto Insinna, age 76 of Lake Kiowa, Texas passed away August 3, 2021 and was greeted by the arms of our Heavenly Father. Larry was born October 30, 1944 in Buffalo New York to Thomas Joseph Insinna Sr. and Martha Janette Taravella-Insinna.
Larry grew up in Tonawanda NY. He graduated from Kenmore high school and enlisted in the Air Force. He served his country which included an 18 month tour in Vietnam. Upon return he started his career with American Airlines and retired after 36yrs as a crew chief coordinator. He married Deloris Ann Hanna-Cosgrove in 2002. Shortly thereafter he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was born again. After retirement he bought his dream Harley Davidson motorcycle that him and Deloris enjoyed taking long trips together on. He became a Patriot Guard rider and took great pride in escorting hundreds of fallen veterans. Larry and Deloris volunteered for the North Richland Hills police department as Citizens on patrol. He enjoyed taking their dogs Eddie and Taffy for walks and Golf cart rides around the lake. Larry was a great man, father, husband and friend that loved his family dearly and always wanted to help anyone out in need. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Lawrence is survived by his wife Deloris Insinna of Lake Kiowa, Texas; his children, Gina Rice and Husband Rodney of Lake Kiowa, Texas, Tommy Insinna and wife Alicia of Lake Tahoe, Charles Cosgrove of Oklahoma City, Neil Cosgrove and his wife Linda of Yukon, Oklahoma, Julie Seibold and husband Kevin of Lake Bridgeport, Texas; Brother Dr. Tom Insinna of East Aurora, NY, 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.
Preceded in Death; Father, Thomas Joseph Insinna Sr., Mother, Martha Insinna, Brother, Bob Insinna and Sister-in-law Pam Insinna.
Funeral services:
August 11th
10am at First Christian Church 401 N. Dixson St. Gainesville, Texas 76240. A luncheon immediately following.
A procession escorted by the Patriot Guards will begin at 12:30 where a full military graveside service will begin at 2:15pm at the DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas 75211.
Any questions regarding the service contact Meador Funeral Home 940-665-4341.
Flowers may be sent to Meador funeral home 1204 East California St. Gainesville, Texas 76240
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I am crying & praying right along with you saying goodbye to my mom 31 yrs ago is the same feeling today as the day it happened!
I totally understand where you are at & pls allow your self to grieve & find strength in the process, we must armor up more then ever walking through this stage of life, know that Jesus is closer then ever holding you & strengthening you & when you come up for air praise Jesus sing a praise song to Jesus for he inhabits our praises??❤️ I continue to speak peace peace over you & charge The Holy Angels in Jesus name Amen ??❤️ I love you so much Gina Insinna-Rice
My heart breaks for your loss. You are all in my prayers
Our deepest sympathy to Deloris and the entire family. Larry had a big heart for everyone he met, with a personality that shined, along with his contagious smile. I feel honored that he was my good friend.
Tommy and Alicia, Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Your father’s love of faith and family are a comfort to hold onto in the days of missing him. What an amazing life of earthly service and I know God is well pleased and your hearts burst with pride, as they should. Hold on to one another and lean into God’s strength and know that you do not walk alone as many are on this journey with you. May God’s peace that passes all understanding be ever present.
All our love, Darrell and Teresa (Kirk) Brundige