Larry Codacovi

Lawrence M. Codacovi, aka “Larry”, passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital, located in the Bronx, New York, on April 27th, 2025, at age 91. His life was a testament to an unwavering love for family and friends, generosity, and an amazing sense of humor.

Born in Manhattan, New York City, on September 17th, 1933, Larry was the eldest of 3 children born to Charles and Myrtle Codacovi, and often told entertaining stories about life and the characters he met while growing up in New York’s lower east side.

Larry served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on October 6, 1955, whereupon he returned to New York City. Shortly thereafter he met his future wife, Rose, whom he married on December 7th, 1957.

Larry joined RCA Global Telecommunications in Manhattan as a junior clerk in their mailroom prior to his military service. He rejoined RCA after his return whereupon he began an amazing career in telecommunications sales and services that eventually saw him traversing the globe. Along the way he managed to take advantage of the GI Bill and graduated from New York University in 1963 while working full time and supporting a growing family.

In 1970 he was promoted to the position of “Director-European Affairs”, and moved his family to Lausanne, Switzerland, where they resided until June 1974. Upon his return to the United States Larry rose to the position of Vice-President RCA Global Telecommunications. The company was eventually sold to GE, and ultimately MCI International, where he continued to hold senior executive positions at both organizations while contributing greatly to their success. Upon his retirement from MCI International Larry helmed a start-up telecommunications company which oversaw the construction of a high-speed fiber optic cable that enhanced telecommunications services in Northern Europe. He also worked with a venture capitalist on various projects around the globe.

Larry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rose, his 3 sons Robert, David, Scott, his seven grandchildren Gabrielle, Kyle, Kayla, Amber, Vanessa, Peyton and Dylan, his daughters-in-law Alexandra and Wendi, his sister Amelia, and his brother Joseph.

Larry leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, caring, hard work, determination, loyalty, success, and a love of food that made the world a better place and will continue to inspire everyone who had the great fortune to know and work with him. His memory will forever be cherished.

There will be a wake for Larry to be held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 4-7pm, at the Clinton Funeral Home, located in Cold Spring, NY, followed by 10am Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at Our Lady of Loretto Church and internment ceremony on Friday, May 9th, 2025 in Fishkill Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s and Dementia prevention organizations.

The funeral will be live-streamed via the link below

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