Larry Fred Gochey

Larry Fred Gochey born to Virginia (Chandler) and Fred Gochey on August 9, 1947, passed away at home with family on January 15, 2025, after a decline in health.

Larry attended school in Cabot, later graduating from the St Johnsbury Trade School in 1966.  Larry was all about cars – fast cars in his early years – including drag racing at Milton Speedway.  He attended Barrett Jackson car auctions in Arizona several times with his son Timothy, his grandson Shane and his good buddies.  His life revolved around auto mechanics.  His first job was as an apprentice at Vinton Motors, later opening his own business, Larry & Son in 1976.  He later moved his business to Marshfield running the Exxon Mobile station and retiring in 2011.  During that time, he loved operating his wrecker and enjoyed rescuing cars and their drivers.

He loved to meet new people and visit, which led to the purchase of Larry & Son Campground in Marshfield, which he and Cherry ran from 1993 through 2000.  After his retirement, he and Cherry wintered in Florida from 2011 – 2016, keeping his interest fueled with meeting new people.  

He loved Cabot and served it well as a selectman and serving on other committees.  He was very proud of the appearance of the village and worked to keep things looking good.  He was an active member of the Cabot Historical Society, always working to raise money for their projects.  

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cherry, his son Timothy and Jennifer Gochey, his granddaughter Kelly (Sid) Griggs – great grandchildren Sidney, Caroline and Oliver Griggs, his grandson Shane (Brooklyn) Gochey – great grandchildren Kinsley, Charlie and Baby Gochey to arrive any day, his sister Rosemarie Lamore and her family, two aunts, many cousins and an abundance of friends.

He is predeceased by his parents Virginia (Chandler) and Fred Gochey, his uncle Clarence Gochey, brother in law Morris Lamore and his good buddies – Raymond, Keith, John, Albert, Craig, Phil, Paul and George.

Arrangements are in the care of the desGroseilliers Funeral Home in Hardwick.  Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, 97 Church Street, Hardwick from 5-8pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2pm at the Christ Covenant Church, 167 Creamery St, Marshfield, VT 05658.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Larry to Streeter-Trafton Scholarship Fund Attn:  Alan Langmaid, 286 Rabbit Plain, St Johnsbury, VT 05819 or Cabot Historical Society, PO Box 275, Cabot, VT 05647.  

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