We announce with heavy hearts that Larry Salzman passed away with his family by his side at Banner Desert Hospital on December 21st, at the age of 78. He had been battling heart failure since June of this year.
While in the hospital back in June, he developed a wound on his leg, which unfortunately, became infected last week, turned into sepsis, and took his life two days later.
Larry was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 18th in 1946 to Rudolph and Sarah Salzman. Larry attended North East High School in Lincoln and graduated in 1964.He moved his family to Mesa, Arizona in 1975 and became a Meat Cutter for Alpha Beta, where he worked for them until he retired.
He had a passion for cars, one of his favorites was the Plymouth Prowler. He owned 3 of them over the years. He was known on The Prowler Forum as Alleycat. Always posting on the Forum and in good times, jabbing at other friends about their cars. He attended several Car shows that took him on many road trips over several states with the love of his life Lethia. Lethia was his partner for over 15 years and she preceded him in death back in December of 2016.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Sheree; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany; 1 Great-Granddaughter, Eleanor; and Stepson, Cole and Stepdaughter, Danell. He is preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Sarah Salzman, his brother Gary Salzman and his girlfriend, Lethia.
He will be greatly missed by family and countless friends.
Prowl on Alleycat! I Love You Dad! Until we meet again.
Services for Larry will be at Bunkers Garden Chapel on Friday, January3, 2024, at 33 N. Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201.
Viewing- 11:30
Service- 12:30
Burial- 1:45- Mesa Cemetery on Center Street
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
I have lost another of my life long friends. Larry and I grew up just a few blocks apart in northeast Lincoln and attended junior and senior high together at Lincoln Northeast. One of the funniest but sincere guys I have ever known. Even though he left Lincoln 50 some years ago we continued to stay in contact with each other and we always made it a point of meeting for breakfast and coffee during the nine winters my wife and I spent wintering in Tempe and Chandler. Rest in peace my friend. Our sincere condolences to Sheree and his extended family members. Terry & Jan Monk Lincoln, Nebraska
Larry was a good friend during our days at LNE. I’ve not forgotten the laughter and joy he openly shared both in the classroom and out. May his family be comforted knowing he helped make our graduating class very close and special.
Larry was a good friend during our days at LNE. I’ve not forgotten the laughter and joy he openly shared both in the classroom and out. May his family be comforted.