Larry J. Bates

Larry J. Bates, 75, of Endicott, NY, passed away at his home on Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded in love with his family by his side.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Geraldine Bates.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marie (Fanelli) Bates, his devoted children Anthony (Jenine) Bates, Christopher Bates and Sundae Oxley, Danielle Bates and Gavin Keaty,and Adrienne (Edward) Menhennett. Also his grandchildren, Angelina Bates, Christopher (Sabrina) Wright, Noah Bates, Sidney Menhennett, Isaiah Oxley and great-grandchildren Kyson, Camden, and Elliana Wright. Larry is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Joyce Bates; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Jenny Fanelli, Peter and Maureen Fanelli and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Larry was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Endicott, NY. He worked for IBM in Endicott and was retired after 30 years of service. His legacy is the love of his family he so cherished. He loved following (and at times coaching) all his children in their multiple sporting activities and then his grandchildren's which brought him such pride and joy. He was a familiar site at home either working in his yard or in his driveway fixing, maintaining his and his kid's cars. He was also an avid bowler for many years. His calming place was being mesmerized by the ocean waves in Virginia Beach. But Larry also loved just being outside at home listening to his oldie's music. His keen sense of humor always brought a smile to everyone. He will be deeply, profoundly missed by his family as we feel fortunate to have been there for him when he needed us, just as he was always there for each one of us.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 am, Saturday, April 26, at St. Joseph’s Church, 207 Hayes Avenue, Endicott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511–5 13 East Main Street, Endicott, Friday, April 25 from 4 to 7 pm.
Expressions of sympathy in Larry's memory to Hope Lodge, 1120 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14620.