Mr. Lawrence Pershing Brooks

May 30, 1947 - December 10, 2021

Lawrence Pershing Brooks age 74, died peacefully on December 10, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, N.Y. after a brief illness. Lawrence was born on May 30th, 1947 in Catskill, N.Y. to Pershing and Eleanor Brooks. He graduated from Coxsackie-Athens High School in 1965 and after served time in the NAVY until 1969. Lawrence retired from Verizon after 30 years. He happily spent his time as a retired man doing what he loved, being on the river with his family and friends. Besides his parents, Lawrence is predeceased by his siblings Lorraine Seymour and Craig Brooks. Survivors include his wife of fifty years Kathleen Brooks (Riley), his three children Matthew Brooks (Ana), Robin Brooks Edwards (Patrick), Brittany Moochler (Matthew) and his four precious grandchildren Wyatt and Riley Moochler and Alexander and Bradley Brooks. Lawrence is also survived by his two sisters Sheila Overbaugh and Sherry Robinson as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition “Larry” has left behind many special friends at Brooksville. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours at The Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon Street, Athens, N.Y. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M. U.S. Navy Military Honors will be held at 6:15 P.M. at the funeral home the same evening. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.