Lawrence "Larry" Grillo

Lawrence “Larry” Grillo, of Washington Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2026 after a brief battle with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Larry was born to Salvatore (Sam) and Pauline (Randazzo) Grillo in Detroit Michigan on July 12, 1946. He married Lynda (Yenglin) on November 23, 2002 in Niagara Falls, New York.

Larry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He learned to play drums at a young age and played in several Detroit area bands for many years. Larry had an adventurous spirit and liked to travel. He was known for his big smile, quick wit and love of life. After retirement Larry delivered Meals on Wheels for 17 years and enjoyed spending time with Lynda at their cottage in Harrison, Michigan. He was a fan of the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Red Wings and college football. He was an avid reader, always wanting to learn something new and gain new insights into life.

Larry is survived by his wife, Lynda; sister, Catherine (the late Dick) Lohmann; brothers John (Kathy) Grillo and Andrew Grillo; nieces Terri (Ron) VanDerMeulen, Paula (Roger) Frazho, Beth (Richard) Kinderman, Caty (Dave) Weitzel, Ashleigh (Cory) Villalpando; nephews, Kevin Jaracz, Bryon (Heather) Jaracz, Steve (Sandy) Jaracz; John (Linda) Grillo, Bryan Yenglin; many great-nieces and great-nephews; mother-in-law, Sharron Yenglin; brothers-in-law Bill (the late Kim) Yenglin and Mike (Mary)Yenglin. He will also be missed by his kitties Indie and Mona. He was predeceased by his parents and father-in-law, Earl Yenglin.

Larry’s family would like to thank everyone at St. Croix Hospice, especially

Alexandria and Joyce, for their care and compassion.

Memorials in Larry’s name can be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation (lymphoma.org).