Lawrence J. Kolasensky, 57, of Bethlehem died Nov. 13, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born: June 23, 1956 in Hazelton, PA he was the son of the late Lawrence B. and Esther (Fellin) Kolasensky.
Personal: A graduate of Warren Hills High School, Churchman’s Business College and South Dakota State University, he had been the General Manager of Best Western, Allentown; Red Roof Inn, Bethlehem; and Assistant Manager of Marriot Residence Inn, Bethlehem. He was a sports fanatic, music enthusiast and “foodie”. He was also a Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. volunteer and loving father.
Memberships: He was a member of the Riegelsville United Church of Christ.
Survivors: His son: Lawrence B. Kolasensky, II of Bethlehem; and sister: Linda Gerstenberg. A sister: Laureen Sassano died earlier.
Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.
Scott Wagstaff
November 14, 2013 at 7:27 am
Larry was a great guy. I’ll miss you my friend…
Bruce Woolf
November 14, 2013 at 8:35 am
Larry was one of my best friends in school. We had a lot of goods times in our accounting classes as well as our bowling leagues. He was one of the best bowlers around. I will always think of him with a smile on my face as he would always make you laugh. I will miss you, Larry.
Joe Long
November 14, 2013 at 10:56 am
To his son Larry,
We are sorry for your loss. For the few short years we knew your Dad, he was always there to help out with the team. He always asked if there was anything we needed and always had a smile on his face. Your Dad was one of a kind. Our condolences on behalf of the Wanderers Legion baseball team coaching staff.
Joe Long, Dwight Pulieri, Paul Walsh and Mark Arner.
Wanderer staff
November 14, 2013 at 11:01 am
We will miss you! Glad you are at peace! Thanks for being a true Wanderer and supporting us all the time! God Bless! Wanderers and staff
The Hadinger Family
November 14, 2013 at 11:30 am
Lawrence,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. We will fondly remember all the fun we had with you and your dad at baseball games. Your dad was so proud of you when you were playing ball. We will keep you and he in our prayers.
Kevin, Debbie, Jason & Jillian
marian arcury
November 14, 2013 at 5:43 pm
your father was a good friend of mine he always made me laugh and was the most generous person I knew. he will be missed. marian and don
Bob Wehkoja
November 15, 2013 at 3:03 am
Larry was a good friend of mine through out our school years. I will always remember working with Larry for his Dad at the Washington Arms Apartments, we had a lot of good times. I haven’t seen Larry since high school, but, thought of him when baseball season started and knew he was hoping it would be the Cubs year. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Mr. Jim Batchelor (Dan’s dad)
November 15, 2013 at 9:22 am
Dear Family of my dear friend Larry, I will miss him greatly but our recent reunion since Churchman’s was no coincidence. I take comfort in knowing I will surely see him again in Paradise “cancer free” because I know He trusted Jesus Christ, our Savior, for his salvation. His suffering in this life is mere history now and his eternal glory with the Lord has just begun. He would want you to trust Christ as he did. John 3:16.
Jim Batchelor
Loraine Russo
November 18, 2013 at 12:16 am
My deep felt condolences to Larry Jr and Larry’s family. I worked with him at the Sheraton Inn. No one can make me laugh the way he did. He was so quick witted and a numerical wiz. He had a big heart and was a great friend. God bless you and rest in peace Larry. May God’s peace which passes all understanding be with his family at this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Strelis
December 2, 2013 at 4:13 pm
Larry and I became friends through our love of music. He was one of the kindest and most compassionate human beings that I have ever known. We shared many evenings talking long distance laughing, discussing music, politics raising children and so much more. Larry would give the shirt off his back if he knew he could be of help. In spite of his diagnosis, he was a tower of strength determined to beat his illness. I admire how he handled himself with such dignity and grace. Though I will miss him terribly, I feel comfort in knowing that he is free from pain and can now rest in peace. I will miss you my friend,
Bonnie Strelis
Hastings family
February 7, 2014 at 11:47 am
Larry was one of the kindest and most generous people we knew..we met him at the Sands in Bethlehem and became fast friends..enjoyed going to dinner and concerts with him and were very happy to have been able to take his mind off his sickness for a while..such a great man taken too young..will miss him greatly..